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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of lacking in courage or confidence Opposite of uncomfortable in the company of other people Opposite of modest in nature (informal) Opposite of insufficient or less than Opposite of shy or socially timid, not liking to be noticed Opposite of modest and having no pretensions or ostentation Opposite of insecure with oneself Opposite of not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily Opposite of modest or unassuming in nature or character Opposite of easily agitated or alarmed Opposite of embarrassed because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations (colloquial) Opposite of faint of heart and easily frightened Opposite of tentative or unsure in acting or speaking Opposite of so reprehensible as to cause shame or disgrace Opposite of having a considerate or kindly disposition Opposite of shy or timid in nature or demeanor Opposite of deserted or not regularly visited or used Opposite of using, exercising or showing caution Opposite of having a repugnance or opposition of mind Opposite of lacking grace in manner, behavior or appearance Opposite of behaving in a manner that is socially awkward Opposite of lacking or deficient in something, especially something essential or necessary Verb (shy from) Opposite of to avoid due to timidness, caution or aversion Opposite of to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction with force Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction Opposite of to throw or fling an object or projectile Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction Opposite of to hesitate or refuse to proceed due to fear, aversion, or reluctance Opposite of to shun or shy away from Opposite of to stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse) Opposite of to disagree with or dispute Opposite of to hesitate or be reluctant to do something (that one thinks may be wrong) Noun Opposite of an act of throwing something Opposite of an act or instance of throwing something … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking in courage or confidence confident bold brash arrogant brazen poised self-confident aggressive cheeky dashing forward loud self-assured spirited assertive audacious daring dauntless fearless foolhardy gutsy heedless incautious rash reckless resolute self-assertive spunky unafraid unfearful adventuresome adventurous brave courageous gallant hardy venturesome venturous extroverted immodest outgoing extraverted stouthearted intrepid plucky valiant valorous undaunted game determined steadfast ferocious fancy beautiful unwavering calm stable pretentious flaunting impudent nervy forthright doughty greathearted heroical heroic lionhearted stout stalwart conceited cocky bold-faced decisive boldfaced emboldened temerarious assuming assured more ❯ “They were now bold warriors, far from the shy plebeians they once were.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of uncomfortable in the company of other people extroverted outgoing extrovert gregarious sociable approachable congenial extraverted friendly personable unabashed unreserved affable cordial genial open social unshy warm talkative uninhibited bold chatty communicative loquacious garrulous forward forthcoming voluble motormouthed mouthy gabby blabby talky conversational immodest companionable agitated seen wordy verbose speaking talking clubbable clubable clubby convivial self-confident demonstrative confident articulate effusive brassy audacious prattling blethering fluent responsive philanthropic natural relaxed free spontaneous aggressive participating fun-loving unrestrained visible known outspoken unreticent unselfconscious expressive unguarded frank direct candid loud honest lively forthright boisterous vivacious ardent given excited upset disturbed clamorous offered troubled noisy assured more ❯ “She was highly extroverted and would go out of her way to meet new people every week.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of modest in nature arrogant conceited egotistical cocky immodest proud snobbish self-important self-satisfied smug snotty stuck up stuck-up bigheaded big talking full of hot air know-it-all loudmouth narcissistic phoneyUK phonyUS puffed up smart-alecky swollen-headed uppity vain presumptuous pushy unashamed “Ever the arrogant narcissist, she was prone to singing her own praises on a regular basis.” Adjective ▲ (informal) Opposite of insufficient or less than sufficient adequate enough plentiful abundant ample satisfactory plenteous plenty bountiful copious acceptable substantial generous liberal perfect strong full frequent reasonable appropriate passable significant sufficing exhaustive comprehensive aplenty excessive fat wide bounteous inexhaustible apt good saturated replete complete fair good enough suitable existing commensurate thick unrestricted large unreserved OK great open more ❯ “The total was sufficient in meeting our requirements.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of shy or socially timid, not liking to be noticed bold brash forward presumptuous cheeky confident impudent forthright nervy uninhibited brassy defiant extroverted presuming brassbound extraverted shameless unshy blatant conceited unembarrassed audacious fearless forceful unashamed aggressive cocky overconfident pushy sassy boldfaced egoistic gritty immodest rude assuming cocksure impertinent outgoing spirited brazen feisty intrepid unabashed arrogant direct pert unreserved bold-faced brass-necked brazen-faced in-your-face self-assured smart-alecky bold as brass coming on strong assertive unblushing unapologetic uncoy flip saucy overbearing proud abashless unconcerned undaunted unrepentant barefaced unshrinking undismayed honoredUS honouredUK more ❯ “She acts sweet, kind and nice on the outside, but inside she's as rude and presumptuous as I am.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of modest and having no pretensions or ostentation pretentious conceited presumptuous arrogant audacious bold bumptious chesty egotistic egotistical fastuous haughty hifalutin high-and-mighty highfalutin high-handed high-hat hoity-toity huffish huffy imperious lordly overweening peremptory pompous presuming self-asserting self-assertive supercilious superior toploftical toplofty uppish uppity assuming boastful brave confident flaunting immodest obtrusive ostentatious overconfident proud shameless outgoing extroverted brazen extraverted uncoy impudent forward brash strong pert aggressive more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of insecure with oneself confident assured calm comfortable content easy graceful happy natural secure self-confident sure unashamed unself-conscious unshy unworried relaxed nerveless happy-go-lucky cool collected at ease Adjective ▲ Opposite of not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily garrulous communicative talkative chatty conversational loquacious talky mouthy multiloquent multiloquous voluble blabby bombastic gabby verbose babbling chattering gossipy blathering chattery gossiping motormouthed prating blabbermouth forthcoming glib gobby motormouth prattling effusive jabbering outgoing prosy windy wittering yacking yakky expansive extroverted gaseous gassy gushing tonguey yakkity big-mouthed frank long-winded loose-lipped loose-tongued unshy wind-bag flap jaw “The check-in assistant seemed to be in a particularly garrulous mood, chatting with his colleague while he printed out the boarding card.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of modest or unassuming in nature or character bold assertive blatant conspicuous extrovert eye-catching high-profile noticeable obtrusive outgoing prominent getting in the way visible salient obvious significant unhidden exposed open Adjective ▲ Opposite of easily agitated or alarmed confident calm imperturbable relaxed composed unflappable unshakable assured resolute unwavering cool equable unequivocal controlled dauntless poised categorical courageous undisturbed assertive levelheaded positive unworried certain implicit sure unruffled consummate intrepid unfazed convincing fearless optimistic unshaken collected firm unperturbed calmed doubtless sanguine unfaltering self-assured self-composed nonplussed settled brave buoyant at ease secure audacious bold nonchalant self-confident self-respecting level-headed cool-headed self-reliant self-possessed self-assertive self-asserting believing in oneself sure of yourself sure of oneself more ❯ “Mac was the consummate employee, and he was always confident at dealing with adversity in a professional manner.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of embarrassed because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations proud unashamed shameless gratified honoredUS honouredUK pleased satisfied unabashed vain bold calm confident defiant glad happy immodest joyful unregretful unremorseful unrepentant unself-conscious unshy not sorry Adjective ▲ (colloquial) Opposite of faint of heart and easily frightened unafraid undaunted dauntless unfearing unfrightened unscared impavid undeterred unflinching “He sat there quietly in protest, unafraid of the consequences.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of tentative or unsure in acting or speaking certain decisive can-do clear confident definite determined dogmatic eager enthusiastic firm forceful keen positive resolute self-assured spirited sure unhesitating unwavering believing bold brave extroverted fearless ready unhesitant willing Adjective ▲ Opposite of so reprehensible as to cause shame or disgrace admirable honorableUS honourableUK laudable reputable respectable creditable estimable exemplary right worthy chaste good kind magnificent mild moral pure virtuous wonderful glorious praiseworthy exalted uncorrupt principled ethical blameless trustworthy Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a considerate or kindly disposition rough aggressive callous abusive brutal surly antagonistic crass crude cruel disagreeable foul hard harsh hostile insolent obnoxious offensive rude unkind unmannerly wild belligerent hateful threatening unfriendly violent agitated derisive discourteous disparaging domineering heartless irritable loud mean rowdy uncompassionate barbaric barbarous excited inconsiderate injurious merciless ruthless severe troubled uncaring unfeeling unhappy bearish bellicose brusque churlish cold-blooded cold-hearted ferocious gruff hardened hardhearted inhuman insensitive loutish pitiless unsympathetic “He was a rough man who was prone to obscenities and bad behavior.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of shy or timid in nature or demeanor assertive bold confident decisive determined enterprising feisty forward aggressive ambitious assured certain commanding dominant pushy authoritative insistent sure self-assertive self-assured strong-willed pushful emphatic decided self-confident absolute fierce self-asserting “The children are assertive enough to ask for what they want, when they want it.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of deserted or not regularly visited or used public accessible busy open extroverted frequented friendly inhabited joining mingling outgoing populated sociable socialisingUK socializingUS unreserved Adjective ▲ Opposite of using, exercising or showing caution heedless careless incautious unguarded unmindful unsafe unwary hasty rash reckless uncareful willing sure definite trustful confident clear thoughtless believing secure certain Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a repugnance or opposition of mind inclined disposed willing bent desirous enthusiastic leaning Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking grace in manner, behavior or appearance graceful coordinated adroit athletic elegant lithe self-assured well-coordinated Adjective ▲ Opposite of behaving in a manner that is socially awkward socially apt socially competent socially intelligent socially proficient socially skilled very social emotionally intelligent Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking or deficient in something, especially something essential or necessary blessed endowed filled graced enriched provided endued supplied equipped fortunate favoredUS favouredUK furnished talented overwhelmed privileged occupied “The mortal is blessed with all virtues and gnosis and he obtains honor in the Lord's court.” Verb ▲ (shy from) Opposite of to avoid due to timidness, caution or aversion gravitate drift incline lean move tend be attracted be disposed be drawn be influenced be pulled have propensity sink “I gravitate towards romantic comedies as I am a hopeless romantic.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust confront face meet remain stay steady calm smile stretch come forward Verb ▲ Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction with force fix mend Verb ▲ Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction allow approve finish hire hold stay support take take in Verb ▲ Opposite of to throw or fling an object or projectile destroy finish keep raze receive stop hold catch take gather dissuade repress Verb ▲ Opposite of to throw or launch something in a given direction catch receive grab nab seize collect gather snare haul in pull in reel in take glove hold grasp get grip clutch pluck clasp trap accept apprehend intercept bag snatch net lay hold of grab hold of seize hold of take hold of hang on to “He can catch the ball in traffic as well as anyone in the league, and he's lethal after the catch.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to hesitate or refuse to proceed due to fear, aversion, or reluctance be willing to Verb ▲ Opposite of to shun or shy away from participate contribute join partake share enter perform compete play collaborate engage be involved get involved involve oneself take part chip in help out join in indulge in take on play a part be a participant “General pushing strength is useful to all athletes who participate in contact sports such as boxing, football, rugby and wrestling.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to stop and refuse to go forward (usually of a horse) clear Verb ▲ Opposite of to disagree with or dispute agree concur accept acquiesce recogniseUK recognizeUS acknowledge accede admit grant allow assent concede hold confess “I agree that this craze is on the rise, but it evoked a bigger issue for me.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to hesitate or be reluctant to do something (that one thinks may be wrong) continue dive in plunge in remain stay jump at the chance Noun ▲ Opposite of an act of throwing something catch grab pluck intercept take grasp “Worsley moved across, made a brilliant catch, and sent the ball high into the air with a one-handed jerk behind his back.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an act or instance of throwing something catch keeping retention Find more words! 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