Imperiousness and Passivity

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

Usage example: the imperiousness of that fashion designer irritates everyone around her

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Passivity is an antonym for imperiousness.

Passivity noun - The trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative.

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Imperiousness is an antonym for passivity.

Nearby Words: passion, passive, passively, passivation

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Passivity and Imperiousness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperiousness/passivity

Imperiousness & Passivity. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperiousness/passivity>.

Passivity or Imperiousness. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperiousness/passivity.

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