bluffness

/ˈblʌfnɛs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being bold and confident but often in a way that is considered to be false or insincere

“The politician’s bluffness was called into question after it was discovered that he had lied about his past.”

Synonyms

  • boldness
  • confidence

Antonyms

  • shyness
  • timidity