Pompousness and Shyness

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

Usage example: offended by the pompousness of the minor official

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Shyness is an antonym for pompousness.

Shyness noun - A feeling of fear of embarrassment.

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Pompousness is an antonym for shyness.

Nearby Words: shy, shyly

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