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proudness Antonyms

Opposite of proudness

Because the opposite of proudness shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being proud; self-respect, dignity, or a sense of satisfaction in one's achievements.

Usage Example

"A quiet sense of humility filled the room as the students received their diplomas."

Strongest
humility
shame
humbleness
Strong
modesty
self-deprecation

• noun (Context 2)

An excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogance, haughtiness, or conceit.

Usage Example

"His stubborn humility prevented him from asking for help when his business began to fail."

Strongest
humility
modesty
meekness
humbleness
Strong
submissiveness

Similar words to proudness

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

pride
haughtiness
arrogance
conceit
self-respect
hubris
dignity
vainglory
See all synonyms of proudness

• Nearby Words

protuberance
proud
proudly
proudness
prounion
provable
provably

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