boastfulness
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ˈbəʊst.fəl.nəs/ us/ˈboʊst.fəl.nəs/
自吹自擂，自夸
a way of talking in which you praise yourself and what you have done
He speaks with honesty rather than boastfulness. 他说话诚实而不自夸。
There is a fine line between admirable pride and unpleasant boastfulness. 令人钦佩的骄傲和令人不快的自夸之间只有一线之隔。
See: boastful
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- Arrogance and boastfulness are unattractive qualities.
- What once was seen as boastfulness now is viewed as charm.
- He has a reputation for boastfulness which is at odds with his limited achievements.