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stilted - An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal

When Arthur ran for mayor his stilted manner made it hard for the voters to relate to him.

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unassuming - Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.

Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.

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brag - To speak in a boastful manner

Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.

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personna - The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.

Though the CEO presented a personna of being tough as nails, his family knew that he was really a very kind and gentle person.

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complacent - Being too confident because danger is being ignored.

Martha's complacent attitude towards her growing credit card debt eventually caused her to go bankrupt when she could no longer pay her bills.

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hoard - To amass money or valued objects and then hide or store it away

If he was going to be a millionaire one day, Pete knew he'd have to start hoarding as much money as possible.

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primp - To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.

The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.

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blush - A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame

One of the many emojis available features a smiling face with a blush to indicate receiving flattery.

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fickle - Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Tom's friends claimed he was being too fickle about what he wanted in a wife, but he was sure that Mrs. Right was just around the corner.

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taciturn - Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

The taciturn boy rarely spoke, even to his friends.

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stingy - Unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous

Terry was so stingy with his money that he refused to lend it to anybody.

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putter - To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing

When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.