Diffidence and Grandiosity
Opposite meaning words
Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Grandiosity is an antonym for diffidence.
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
Grandiosity
Grandiosity noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: I'd rather be thought of as a person with simple integrity, not a person given to grandiosity and exaggeration
Diffidence is an antonym for grandiosity.
Nearby Words: grandiose, grandiosely
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