Diffidence and Vainglory

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Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.

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Vainglory is an antonym for diffidence.

Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently

Vainglory noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Usage example: the vainglory that nations have historically shown after they have achieved military supremacy

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Diffidence is an antonym for vainglory.

Nearby Word: vainglorious

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Vainglory and Diffidence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/diffidence/vainglory

Diffidence & Vainglory. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/diffidence/vainglory>.

Vainglory or Diffidence. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/diffidence/vainglory.

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