BOASTING Antonyms
Definition of BOASTING
boast
Best Opposite Words For BOASTING
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demure | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | ||||||||
humble | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
meek | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • very docile • evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | ||||||||
modest | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount • free from pomp or affectation • low or inferior in station or quality • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • relatively moderate, limited, or small | ||||||||
reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||||
self-deprecating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • conscious of your own shortcomings | ||||||||
self-effacing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||||
shy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence noun • a quick throw adjective satellite • short • wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things verb • start suddenly, as from fright • throw quickly | ||||||||
unassuming | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming | ||||||||
unpretentious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lacking pretension or affectation • not ostentatious adjective satellite • exhibiting restrained good taste |