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SMUG Antonyms

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

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deferential
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing deference

humble
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

adjective satellite

• low or inferior in station or quality

• used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

• of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

verb

• cause to be unpretentious

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

meek
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• very docile

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

modest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

adjective satellite

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• free from pomp or affectation

• low or inferior in station or quality

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

selfless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

unassuming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not arrogant or presuming

unostentatious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not ostentatious

adjective satellite

• exhibiting restrained good taste

unpretentious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking pretension or affectation

• not ostentatious

adjective satellite

• exhibiting restrained good taste

unselfish
adjectiveadj
adjective

• disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

adjective satellite

• not greedy

Alternatives for DEFERENTIAL

Alternatives for HUMBLE

Alternatives for MEEK

Alternatives for MODEST

Alternatives for SELFLESS

Alternatives for SHY

Alternatives for UNASSUMING

Alternatives for UNOSTENTATIOUS

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