Pertness and Timidity

Opposite meaning words

Pertness noun - Shameless boldness.

Usage example: the startling pertness with which the waitress responded to our request to make a substitution

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Timidity is an antonym for pertness in topics: spirit, impudence.

Timidity noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

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Pertness is an antonym for timidity.

Nearby Words: timid, timidly

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