Huffiness and Modesty

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Huffiness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.

Usage example: her huffiness seemed silly, considering what a stupid question she'd just asked

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Modesty is an antonym for huffiness.

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

Usage example: his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office

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Huffiness is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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