Imperiousness and Reserve

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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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Reserve is an antonym for imperiousness.

Reserve noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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Imperiousness is an antonym for reserve.

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

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