Pretension and Timidity

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

Usage example: a woman full of pretension and pompousness

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Timidity is an antonym for pretension.

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

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Pretension is an antonym for timidity.

Nearby Words: timid, timidly

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