Contemptuousness and Modesty
Opposite meaning words
Contemptuousness
Contemptuousness noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Modesty is an antonym for contemptuousness in topics: arrogance, boldness, exaggerated self-opinion, air of supremacy.
Modesty
Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.
Contemptuousness is an antonym for modesty.
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