Toplofty and Unassertive

Toplofty

Toplofty adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: those toplofty history professors who sneeringly use the term “popularizer” to describe any historian whose works are read with pleasure

Unassertive is an antonym for toplofty.

Unassertive

Unassertive adjective - Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence.

Toplofty is an antonym for unassertive.
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