1. REBUKE :
Meaning: an often public or formal expression of disapproval
Synonyms: censure, reproach
Antonyms: citation, commendation
Example: Even one minute’s lateness would earn a stern rebuke.
Meaning: an often public or formal expression of disapproval
Synonyms: censure, reproach
Antonyms: citation, commendation
Example: Even one minute’s lateness would earn a stern rebuke.
2. SUPERCILIOUS :
Meaning: coolly and patronizingly haughty
Synonyms: arrogant, imperious
Antonyms: lowly, humble
Example: The shop assistant was very supercilious towards me when I asked for some help.
Meaning: coolly and patronizingly haughty
Synonyms: arrogant, imperious
Antonyms: lowly, humble
Example: The shop assistant was very supercilious towards me when I asked for some help.
3. HAUGHTY :
Meaning: having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
Synonyms: cavalier, pompous
Antonyms: modest, humble
Example: They were displeased with her haughty airs.
Meaning: having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
Synonyms: cavalier, pompous
Antonyms: modest, humble
Example: They were displeased with her haughty airs.
4. DIFFIDENT :
Meaning: hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
Synonyms: backward, demure
Antonyms: extroverted, immodest
Example: You shouldn’t be so diffident about your achievements – you’ve done really well!
Meaning: hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
Synonyms: backward, demure
Antonyms: extroverted, immodest
Example: You shouldn’t be so diffident about your achievements – you’ve done really well!
5. RECEDE :
Meaning : to move back or away
Synonyms : retreat, retract
Antonyms : approach, distend
Example : The mountain peaks recede into the distance as one leaves the shore.
Meaning : to move back or away
Synonyms : retreat, retract
Antonyms : approach, distend
Example : The mountain peaks recede into the distance as one leaves the shore.