Uppish and Unassertive

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

Usage example: the new employee's uppish airs aren't winning him many friends among his colleagues

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Unassertive is an antonym for uppish.

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

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Uppish is an antonym for unassertive.

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Unassertive and Uppish. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/uppish/unassertive

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