Diffidence and Inflation

Diffidence

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

Inflation is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Inflation

Inflation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: the personal essay accompanying his college application was devoid of the inflation and self-aggrandizement that all too often is found in such writings

Diffidence is an antonym for inflation.

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