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EFFRONTERY Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word effrontery. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For EFFRONTERY

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bashfulness
nounn
noun

• feeling embarrassed due to modesty

diffidence
nounn
noun

• lack of self-confidence

humility
nounn
noun

• a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

• a humble feeling

meekness
nounn
noun

• the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

• a disposition to be patient and long suffering

modesty
nounn
noun

• freedom from vanity or conceit

• formality and propriety of manner

politeness
nounn
noun

• a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

• the act of showing regard for others

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

respect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

shyness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

timidity
nounn
noun

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

Alternatives for BASHFULNESS

Alternatives for DIFFIDENCE

Alternatives for HUMILITY

Alternatives for MEEKNESS

Alternatives for MODESTY

Alternatives for POLITENESS

Alternatives for RESERVE

Alternatives for RESPECT

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