bravado

Meaning

Show of courage or confidence that is not real.

A show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate; swaggering display of courage.

a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate

Example Sentences

His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.

His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.

His speech was full of bravado but lacked real substance.

Example Expressions

show of bravado

Synonyms

Swagger, Boldness, Showmanship, swagger, boldness, showmanship, bluster, boasting, ostentation, boastfulness

Entry 1

Swagger, Boldness, Showmanship

Entry 2

swagger, boldness, showmanship, bluster, boasting, ostentation

Entry 3

swagger, boastfulness, boldness, bluster

Antonyms

Modesty, Fear, Cowardice, modesty, fear, cowardice, humility, timidity, restraint, shyness

Entry 1

Modesty, Fear, Cowardice

Entry 2

modesty, fear, cowardice, humility, timidity, restraint

Entry 3

modesty, humility, shyness

Collocations

false bravado, youthful bravado, show of bravado, display of bravado