braggadocio [brag-uh-Doh-shee-oh]
noun. empty boasting, bragging about something untrue
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 3-2 in the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James explained he still felt confident to win the series, 'because I'm the best player in the world... it is that simple.' This is braggadocio."
"Atlantic city used to call itself America's playground. It has been declining. Trump Plaza was closed last September. Trump Entertained Resorts filed for bankruptcy. 'Does anyone notice that Atlanta City lost its magic after I left years ago?' Donald Trump later said, with his typical braggadocio."
"Joe Montana's speech confirmed my impressions of him: No braggadocio is necessary when you are really good. What encouragement to the young athletes to know that Joe was great, but not perfect. I especially appreciated his mentioning that being a professional player is short term, and that for the long term it is important to invest time in academics."
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