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Holier-than-thou
Holier-than-thou
ho·li·er-than-thou
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(adjective)
showing or behaving with an air of superiority;
e.g. Her holier-than-thou behavior was beginning to get on their nerves.
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Opposite Words
Bashful
Demure
Diffident
Down-to-earth
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Introverted
Meek
Modest
Mousy
Overmodest
Retiring
Self-critical
Self-doubting
Sheepish
Shy
Timid
Unarrogant
Unassertive
Unassuming
Unpretentious
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Self-satisfied
Sententious
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Vain
Vainglorious
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