Moderation and Pretentiousness

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Moderation noun - An avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits.

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Pretentiousness is an antonym for moderation.

Pretentiousness noun - Excessive or unnecessary display.

Usage example: the sheer pretentiousness of the debutante's wedding

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Moderation is an antonym for pretentiousness.

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Pretentiousness and Moderation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/moderation/pretentiousness

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