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Antonym to Megalomanic: Diminumaniac?

by thunderbird
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I couldn't find any antonyms to megalomaniac. Would it be diminumaniac?
A megalomaniac might think he's Thor the Thunder God. A diminumaniac might have the deluded belief of being a fungus spore trapped in the alleyway behind the strip club.


(Notice how I managed not to insult Claude Whitacre or Dan Riffle?)
  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    Opposite Word of megalomaniac:

    "altruistic, humble, modest, reserved, selfless, shy, submissive, timid, unassuming"
    Seems if the person is the opposite of a megalomaniac - he isn't a maniac at all. Who knew?
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      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      Seems if the person is the opposite of a megalomaniac - he isn't a maniac at all. Who knew?
      The opposite is a mirror reflection, but in the other direction. The opposite of 7 is negative 7.
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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

        The opposite is a mirror reflection, but in the other direction. The opposite of 7 is negative 7.
        So, the opposite of me, would be, Negative me...or ...as it's called in the South...a Riffle.

        Riffle; An inconsequential babbling brook, consisting mostly of skunk urine and discarded Mountain Dew.
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    I think that word fits me.
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      Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet View Post

      I think that word fits me.
      Which one?
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    Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

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    (Notice how I managed not to insult Claude Whitacre or Dan Riffle?)
    Not able to think fast enough at the time you posted?
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      Originally Posted by AprilCT View Post

      Not able to think fast enough at the time you posted?
      I deleted what I had written.
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    I would say Kay is right in this one, TB. A megalomaniac is a person who is maniacally impressed with their own worth, power, intelligence -- narcissistic. I've never even heard of a diminumaniac, but it doesn't seem to be quite an opposite of narcissist. Understanding that one is powerless is not always the same as having a feeling of lack of value or intelligence, etc. In some ways, maybe, but it's not a straight up opposite. It seems that "humble" might be the most perfect opposite in the list that Kay posted.
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      I would say Kay is right in this one, TB. A megalomaniac is a person who is maniacally impressed with their own worth, power, intelligence -- narcissistic. I've never even heard of a diminumaniac, but it doesn't seem to be quite an opposite of narcissist. Understanding that one is powerless is not always the same as having a feeling of lack of value or intelligence, etc. In some ways, maybe, but it's not a straight up opposite. It seems that "humble" might be the most perfect opposite in the list that Kay posted.
      Claude's answer was more entertaining, LOL. You might have never heard the term "diminumaniac" because I made it up. You and Kay are talking about "0". -7+7=0, that is humble, neutral and anassuming. I am talking about minus 7. Equal and opposite. Hopefully, that gets the train back on the joke track
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        Wrong - I'm not talk about "0". I'm talking about mirror images - they don't equate to a number ...they are ONLY an image in reverse. They do not cancel out each other but only show 2 views of the same thing.

        To my mind, a diminumaniac....would be a 'short crazy person'...so....


        My conclusion: I am too logical for this discussion....later, dude
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        • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
          Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

          Wrong - I'm not talk about "0". I'm talking about mirror images - they don't equate to a number ...they are ONLY an image in reverse. They do not cancel out each other but only show 2 views of the same thing.

          To my mind, a diminumaniac....would be a 'short crazy person'...so....


          My conclusion: I am too logical for this discussion....later, dude
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      • Profile picture of the author HeySal
        Originally Posted by thunderbird View Post

        Claude's answer was more entertaining, LOL. You might have never heard the term "diminumaniac" because I made it up. You and Kay are talking about "0". -7+7=0, that is humble, neutral and anassuming. I am talking about minus 7. Equal and opposite. Hopefully, that gets the train back on the joke track
        Well, then - you want entertainment here it is. One school of thought says that on subconscious cognitive levels love and hate are not opposites - love and fear are. Since megalomaniacs love the crap out of themselves -- the opposite would be:

        Megalophobia.

        The other school of thought (more philosophy than cognitive science) says that the opposite of love is indifference which would make the answer:

        Megalo-yawn-whatever.
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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          Oddly - that makes sense to me, Sal.
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          Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

          Well, then - you want entertainment here it is. One school of thought says that on subconscious cognitive levels love and hate are not opposites - love and fear are. Since megalomaniacs love the crap out of themselves -- the opposite would be:

          Megalophobia.

          The other school of thought (more philosophy than cognitive science) says that the opposite of love is indifference which would make the answer:

          Megalo-yawn-whatever.
          I can't remember his name, but it's was a writer and holocaust survivor that had the quote:
          "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference."
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            Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

            I can't remember his name, but it's was a writer and holocaust survivor that had the quote:
            "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference."
            I think that was Elie Wiesel - very prolific writer.
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          • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
            Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

            I can't remember his name, but it's was a writer and holocaust survivor that had the quote:
            "The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference."
            Profound. I also believe that the opposite of Hate is indifference. For example, it's much easier to sell a person that is angry with you, than disinterested....because that person is emotionally involved.

            Jim Hightower said, "The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it is conformity". which rings true to me as well.
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              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              Profound. I also believe that the opposite of Hate is indifference. For example, it's much easier to sell a person that is angry with you, than disinterested....because that person is emotionally involved.

              Jim Hightower said, "The opposite of courage is not cowardice, it is conformity". which rings true to me as well.
              "The opposite of Claude is not Riffle, it's the good looking, in shape, charming smart guy with flowing locks". - Kurt
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              • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

                "The opposite of Claude is not Riffle, it's the good looking, in shape, charming smart guy with flowing locks". - Kurt
                Actually, if I were 25 years younger, Riffle and I would look quite a lot alike. So, the opposite of me...is just much younger me.

                I'm a huge Superman and Batman fan. Riffle is a fan of Marvel Comics. And that is why he will never get into Heaven.
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                  Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

                  Actually, if I were 25 years younger, Riffle and I would look quite a lot alike. So, the opposite of me...is just much younger me.

                  I'm a huge Superman and Batman fan. Riffle is a fan of Marvel Comics. And that is why he will never get into Heaven.
                  Personally, I'm glad you shaved off the goatie.
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