Pomposity and Timidness

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Pomposity noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.

Usage example: restaurant reviews that are written with a pomposity that will leave a bad taste in anyone's mouth

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Timidness is an antonym for pomposity.

Nearby Words: pompous, pomp, pompously

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

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Pomposity is an antonym for timidness.

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Timidness and Pomposity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pomposity/timidness

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