Modesty and Self-assumption

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

Usage example: his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office

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Self-assumption is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

Self-assumption noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Usage example: the self-assumption of the young Internet entrepreneur was positively stunning

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Modesty is an antonym for self-assumption.

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