Meek and Pretentious

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Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted

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Pretentious is an antonym for meek.

Nearby Words: meekness, meekly

Pretentious adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.

Usage example: that pretentious couple always serves caviar at their parties, even though they themselves dislike it

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Meek is an antonym for pretentious.

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Pretentious and Meek. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/meek/pretentious

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