Diffidence and Superiority
Opposite meaning words
Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Superiority is an antonym for diffidence.
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
Superiority
Superiority noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: the superiority of some of the customers at the exclusive beauty salon is enough to curl your hair
Diffidence is an antonym for superiority.
Nearby Words: superior, superiorly
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