Modest and Uppity

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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
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Uppity is an antonym for modest.
Nearby Words: moderate, moderation, modesty, moderately, modestly

Uppity

Uppity adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: uppity social climbers who were the biggest snobs in town
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Modest is an antonym for uppity.
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