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Opposite of having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
“Many scribes find the senator insufferably and hopelessly pompous, not to mention grating to be around.”
Opposite of of low social, administrative, or political rank
“Dad felt that my aristocratic heritage and working-class lineage would make me an ideal political candidate.”
Opposite of lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance
“It has also been suggested that consumers who complain tend to be more self-confident and assertive.”
(of an object) Opposite of not having any impressive qualities
“He spent most of his childhood in the grand city that never sleeps.”
Opposite of humble or lower in rank or status
“She became a shadow of herself during her relationship with a domineering partner.”
Opposite of small in amount, size or degree
“The chef distributed the mussels into individual serving bowls and then ladled a generous amount of broth into each of them.”
Opposite of prepared to obey others unquestioningly
Opposite of having a considerate or kindly disposition
“He was a rough man who was prone to obscenities and bad behavior.”
Opposite of characterized by obedience, subservience, or readiness to accept instruction or direction
Opposite of modest or unassuming in nature or character
Opposite of shy or socially timid, not liking to be noticed
“She acts sweet, kind and nice on the outside, but inside she's as rude and presumptuous as I am.”
Opposite of which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity
Opposite of excessive in obsequious praise or flattery
Opposite of denotes a humble and unpretentious attitude towards life
“I cannot believe the sense of entitlement from these arrogant and pretentious aristocrats.”
Opposite of easygoing in temperament
“Gabriel did not need a weapon to appear intimidating as his size and unapproachable demeanor accomplished that well enough.”
Opposite of being a person of good repute and character
“An honest person will have friends who value honesty, and a dishonest one will have cheats as friends.”
Opposite of embarrassed because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations
Opposite of not large, elaborate, or expensive
“They held several extravagant wedding celebrations, including one in her home country of India.”
Opposite of not important or well known
“Hugh Jackman is a famous celebrity, but he remains one of the most genuine and down to earth people you will ever meet.”
Opposite of very plain or standard in features
Opposite of lower in rank or status
“He was now a reputable lawyer and would earn a promotion to the senior role of partner at the law firm.”
Opposite of feeling or showing deference and respect
“He seems to delight in being a churl, but his disrespectful comments about Babe Ruth demonstrated his ignorance of baseball history.”
Opposite of not objectionable or harmful in nature
Opposite of operating on a modest scale
“I run a large-scale coffee chain in this city.”
Opposite of not special or different in any way
“We were loved and cherished by extraordinary teachers, with whom I remained friends with in later life.”
Opposite of having a shy or bashful nature, especially in expressing oneself
“If my outgoing, friendly, extroverted best friend couldn't find anyone to hang out with, what hope was there for me?”
Opposite of without moral principles
“Ethics are a set of shared values or moral principles that modify our behavior in social situations.”
Opposite of feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong
“She hasn't been convicted of any crime so far, and is unrepentant about alleged excesses.”
Opposite of to shame or put down
“In an attempt to aggrandize himself, Loki usurped the throne of Asgard by taking the Odin Ring.”
(often by winning or being victorious over) Opposite of to defeat or overcome in a battle or contest
“Jon and his Wildling companions would eventually fall to the White Walkers.”
Opposite of to forcibly impose obedience or servitude
Opposite of to discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage
Opposite of to be victorious over
“Cronos, the first powerful God who ruled the Heavens above, was warned by Gaia and Ouranos that someday he would be defeated by one of his own sons.”
Opposite of to do something that one regards as below one's dignity or level of importance
Opposite of to deprive of emotional or intellectual life, energy or vitality
Opposite of to subjugate or bring a person or group under control
“Daenerys Targaryen led a military campaign to liberate the enslaved populace of Slaver's Bay.”
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