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POMPOUS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word pompous. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For POMPOUS

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
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

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

genuine
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not fake or counterfeit

adjective satellite

• not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed

• being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

sincere
adjectiveadj
adjective

• open and genuine; not deceitful

adjective satellite

• characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

unaffected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• undergoing no change when acted upon

• emotionally unmoved

• free of artificiality; sincere and genuine

adjective satellite

• unaware of or indifferent to

unassuming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not arrogant or presuming

unpretentious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking pretension or affectation

• not ostentatious

adjective satellite

• exhibiting restrained good taste

down-to-earth
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sensible and practical

self-effacing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

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Alternatives for SELF-EFFACING

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