bravado
1 antonym for bravado — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A bold, showy display of courage that is often not entirely genuine.
Antonyms
How to use bravado
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheer bravado
macho bravado
Etymology
From French bravade, ultimately from Italian bravare ("to brag, to boast") — related to bravo and brave.
Full origin of bravado →Frequently asked questions
What does “bravado” mean?
The word “bravado” means a bold, showy display of courage that is often not entirely genuine. In plain terms, putting on a show of confidence or courage that may be covering up fear or doubt.
How do you pronounce “bravado”?
“Bravado” is pronounced brah-VAH-doh (/bɹɑˈvɑdoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bravado” in a sentence?
Here is “bravado” used in a sentence: “His bravado faded the moment the interview actually started.”
What part of speech is “bravado”?
“Bravado” is a noun.
Where does the word “bravado” come from?
The word “bravado” comes from French. From French bravade, ultimately from Italian bravare ("to brag, to boast") — related to bravo and brave.
