Pretentiousness and Simplemindedness
Opposite meaning words
Pretentiousness
Pretentiousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Simplemindedness is an antonym for pretentiousness.
Simplemindedness
Simplemindedness noun - The quality or state of being simple and sincere.
Usage example: the simplemindedness of the villagers was at times winning and at others worrisome
Pretentiousness is an antonym for simplemindedness.
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