Bragless

/ˈbræɡləs/ adjective

Definition

Free from bragging; not inclined to boast or show off.

Etymology

From 'brag' plus the suffix '-less' meaning 'without.' This creates an adjective describing someone or something lacking in boastfulness.

Kelly Says

While 'bragless' is rare in modern English, it represents a pattern where '-less' was freely added to create opposite meanings—it's the polite way to describe someone genuinely humble and unselfconscious about their abilities.

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