Modest and Swaggering

Modest

Modest adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: appealingly modest about her success in the fashion industry

Swaggering is an antonym for modest.

Swaggering

Swaggering adjective - Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.
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Synonyms for Swaggering

Modest is an antonym for swaggering.

Nearby Words: swagger, swaggered
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