Humility and Self-complacency

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

Usage example: displaying genuine humility, the peace activist accepted the Nobel Prize on behalf of all who have worked to end the violence

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Self-complacency is an antonym for humility.

Nearby Word: humiliation

Self-complacency noun - The feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself.

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Humility is an antonym for self-complacency.

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