Diffidence and Pomposity

Diffidence

Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

Pomposity is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Pomposity

Pomposity noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: restaurant reviews that are written with a pomposity that will leave a bad taste in anyone's mouth

Diffidence is an antonym for pomposity.

Nearby Words: pompous, pomp, pompously
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