1The novelist's use of jactancy in the protagonist's dialogue served to underscore the character's underlying insecurity.
2Is the jactancy of modern social media a reflection of our deep-seated need for validation, or merely a symptom of narcissistic tendencies?
3The ancient Greeks viewed jactancy as a vice, one that could lead individuals to prioritize appearances over true virtue.
4Avoid jactancy in your writing by focusing on the substance of your argument rather than the grandeur of your language.
5There is a fine line between confidence and jactancy; while the former can inspire, the latter often alienates.