Haughtiness and Passiveness
Opposite meaning words
Haughtiness
Haughtiness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: it was surprising to see such haughtiness in someone who had come from such humble origins
Passiveness is an antonym for haughtiness.
Passiveness
Passiveness noun - The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.
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Synonyms for Passiveness
Haughtiness is an antonym for passiveness.
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