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airs Antonyms

Opposite of airs

Pinning down the opposite of airs requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An affected, pretentious, or condescending manner intended to impress others and suggest superiority (especially in the phrase 'put on airs').

Usage Example

"Despite his sudden promotion, he never put on unpretentiousness around his former colleagues."

Strongest
unpretentiousness
humility
modesty
Strong
naturalness
sincerity

Similar words to airs

Words similar to airs shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

affectation
pretensions
pretentiousness
snobbery
haughtiness
pomposity
arrogance
ostentation
See all synonyms of airs

• Nearby Words

airlessness
airmail
airproof
airs
airsick
airside
airtight

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Airs. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/airs
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