Diffidence and Vanity
Opposite meaning words
Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Vanity is an antonym for diffidence.
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
Vanity
Vanity noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.
Usage example: an all-consuming vanity that made him hunger for constant praise from others
Diffidence is an antonym for vanity.
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