noun
- plural of boastfulness; the quality or state of being boastful; excessive pride or self-praise
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in formal or academic contexts
Examples
- His boastfulnesses about his achievements annoyed his colleagues.
- The athlete's various boastfulnesses on social media drew criticism from fans.
- She tried to tone down her boastfulnesses and speak more humbly about her success.
- Their boastfulnesses masked deep insecurity.
- The CEO's boastfulnesses about company profits were not backed by evidence.