Diffidence and Huffiness

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Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

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Huffiness is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Huffiness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.

Usage example: her huffiness seemed silly, considering what a stupid question she'd just asked

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Diffidence is an antonym for huffiness.

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