Ostentatious and Unassertive

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Ostentatious adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.

Usage example: an ostentatious man who desperately wants to impress people with his newly acquired wealth

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Unassertive is an antonym for ostentatious.

Unassertive adjective - Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence.

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Ostentatious is an antonym for unassertive in shy topic.

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