Bumptious 601 Words You Need to Know
/ˈbʌmp.ʃəs/ (adj)
Definition
self-important and overconfident, arrogant, megalomaniac, conceited, pompous, self-assertive, self-satisfied, pushy, bossy, bombastic, brash, egotistical, officious, smug, full of yourself, haughty, overbearing, prideful, cocky
Example
Pride is often driven by poor self-worth and shame. We feel so badly about ourselves that we compensate by feeling superior and bumptious. We look for others’ flaws as a way to conceal our own. We relish criticizing others as a defense against recognizing our own shortcomings.
Pride prevents us from acknowledging our human vulnerabilities. This shame-driven pride makes us too uncomfortable to say, “I’m sorry, I was wrong, I made a mistake.” When pride rules, we believe we’re always right. This makes it difficult to sustain intimate relationships; nobody likes being with a know-it-all.
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Antonyms
Parts of speech
Noun: bumptiousness
Adverb: bumptiously
