Modesty and Onus

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Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

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Onus is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

Onus noun - A mark of guilt or disgrace.

Usage example: hoping to avoid the onus of failure by lowering expectations ahead of time

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Modesty is an antonym for onus.

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