Contemptuousness and Shyness

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Contemptuousness noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

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Shyness is an antonym for contemptuousness in topics: arrogance, boldness, exaggerated self-opinion, air of supremacy.

Shyness noun - A feeling of fear of embarrassment.

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Contemptuousness is an antonym for shyness.

Nearby Words: shy, shyly

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