Diffidence and Masterfulness
Opposite meaning words
Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Masterfulness is an antonym for diffidence.
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
Masterfulness
Masterfulness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: the shameless masterfulness that invested his every move was positively galling to his colleagues
Diffidence is an antonym for masterfulness.
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