Conceited and Diffident

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Conceited adjective - Having too high an opinion of oneself.

Usage example: a conceited basketball player who was always too busy even to sign autographs

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Diffident is an antonym for conceited in egotistical topic.

Nearby Words: conceit, conceitedly

Diffident adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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Conceited is an antonym for diffident.

Nearby Words: diffidence, diffidently

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