boastful
adjective
given to or characterized by boasting.
unboastful
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a word derived from
boastful.
Example Sentences
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On his stage, which was around and in front of football's 18-yard line for two decades, he put you in mind of a namesake, the grand and totally unboastful Bobby Jones.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 22, 2013
He has spoken of psychological blocks, but he is also generous beyond belief, and serves music and musicians – as a conductor and an unboastful guru – over and above his own muse.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 11, 2012
Other influences are Mrs. McCormick's unboastful estimate of her own undoubted political acumen; her experience since 1924 as Republican National Committeewoman from Illinois; and heredity.
From Time Magazine Archive
It groused a bit for the good of its health, but on the whole it was brave, cooperative, steady, unboastful.
From Time Magazine Archive
For my poor self, I always say "please God" afore I do anything." said Joseph, in an unboastful voice; "and so should you, Cain Ball.
From Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
