Boastfulness (Noun)
Meaning
Outspoken conceit.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His boastfulness about his wealth and success was off-putting to those who knew him.
- The celebrity's boastfulness about her luxurious lifestyle on social media was seen as insensitive to her fans who were struggling financially.
- The politician's boastfulness about his accomplishments was met with skepticism by the opposing party.
- Her boastfulness about her intelligence and academic achievements made her come across as arrogant and dismissive of others.
- The athlete's boastfulness about his skills on the field was seen as a distraction by his teammates and coaches.