Supercilious and Unassuming

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Supercilious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Usage example: the supercilious art dealer rolled her eyes when we asked if she had anything for under $1,000

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Unassuming is an antonym for supercilious.

Nearby Words: superciliousness, superciliary

Unassuming adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: a talented but surprisingly unassuming musician

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Supercilious is an antonym for unassuming.

Nearby Word: unassumingly

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Unassuming and Supercilious. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/supercilious/unassuming

Supercilious & Unassuming. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/supercilious/unassuming>.

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