Grandiosity and Timidity
Opposite meaning words
Grandiosity
Grandiosity noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: I'd rather be thought of as a person with simple integrity, not a person given to grandiosity and exaggeration
Timidity is an antonym for grandiosity.
Nearby Words: grandiose, grandiosely
Timidity
Timidity noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.
Grandiosity is an antonym for timidity.
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