Bravado

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A bold, ostentatious display of courage or confidence, often masking underlying fear or uncertainty.

“His bravado in front of the crowd concealed his deep anxiety about the performance.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/brɑːˈvɑːdoʊ/

Syllables

bra·va·do

Related Words

Synonyms

bluster

Antonyms

timiditycowardicehumility

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

BRA- opener with vowel-heavy -ADO ending. Two A's and an O are useful to confirm.

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Scrabble

No high-value tiles but three vowels in seven letters make it easy to play off existing tiles.

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