Diffidence and Pretension

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Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

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Pretension is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

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

Usage example: a woman full of pretension and pompousness

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Diffidence is an antonym for pretension.

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Pretension and Diffidence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diffidence/pretension

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