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Upstart Antonym

Definition:

An upstart is a person who has recently gained wealth, power, or importance, typically through a sudden rise, and is perceived as arrogant or presumptuous. An antonym of upstart describes someone who is modest, humble, or unassuming.

Examples:

Noun:

  • The upstart flaunted his wealth, while the antonym, a humble artist, quietly worked on his masterpiece.
  • While some politicians behave like upstarts, others prefer to maintain an antonym attitude.

Adjective:

  • The upstart businessman boasted about his recent success, while his antonym competitor silently strategized.
  • She dismissed his upstart behavior and preferred the antonym approach of leading by example.

Verb:

  • He upstarted in the tech industry and quickly gained recognition for his innovative ideas.
  • She advised him not to upstart to the top, but rather to earn respect through hard work.

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