Diffidence and Haughtiness
Opposite meaning words
Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Haughtiness is an antonym for diffidence.
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
Haughtiness
Haughtiness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: it was surprising to see such haughtiness in someone who had come from such humble origins
Diffidence is an antonym for haughtiness.
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