Antonyms for boastfulness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bohst-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈboʊst fəl

Definition of boastfulness

Origin : early 14c., from boast (n.) + -ful. Related: Boastfully; boastfulness.

As in vainglory : noun pride
As in egoism : noun self-centeredness
As in braggadocio : noun boast
As in ego trip : noun egotism
As in egotism : noun self-importance
As in narcissism : noun egotism
As in self-absorption : noun egoism
As in self-centeredness : noun egoism
As in self-involvement : noun egoism
As in vainness : noun egotism
As in egoism/egotism : noun self-centeredness

Example sentences :

Blaine spoke with quiet confidence, unmixed with any boastfulness.
Extract from : « The Crevice » by William John Burns and Isabel Ostrander

There was no boastfulness in this, and Velasco knew it to be true.
Extract from : « The Ape, the Idiot & Other People » by W. C. Morrow

There was nothing of fear, nothing of boastfulness, even, in attitude or glance.
Extract from : « The Reckoning » by Robert W. Chambers

These words have two characteristics in addition to boastfulness.
Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Psalms, Vol. 2 » by Alexander Maclaren

Boastfulness and arrogance are unpleasant foibles; lying is a sin.
Extract from : « The Birth of the Nation » by Mrs. Roger A. Pryor

Otho had often praised her beauty to the Emperor, for it was a boastfulness from which he could not refrain.
Extract from : « Darkness and Dawn » by Frederic W. Farrar

His worst points were his boastfulness and his insupportable conceit.
Extract from : « Mysteries of Police and Crime » by Arthur Griffiths

There is no flattering of national pride, no giving the reins to boastfulness.
Extract from : « Lux Mundi » by Various

Not boastfulness and weakness, let us hope, or our poor Admiral will come off badly.
Extract from : « Christopher Columbus, Complete » by Filson Young

"I believe you," said De Vos with all the boastfulness of his nature.
Extract from : « The Catholic World. Volume III; Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. » by E. Rameur

Synonyms for boastfulness

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