boldness | ||
1. | [ noun ] the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger | |
Synonyms: | daring hardihood | |
Examples: | "the proposal required great boldness" |
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Related terms: | timidity fearlessness audacity shamelessness daredevilry adventurousness dare bold | |
2. | [ noun ] impudent aggressiveness | |
Synonyms: | brass nerve face cheek effrontery | |
Examples: | "I couldn't believe her boldness" "he had the effrontery to question my honesty" |
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Related terms: | aggressiveness audacity cheek | |
3. | [ noun ] the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly | |
Synonyms: | strikingness | |
Related terms: | conspicuousness | |
Similar spelling: |
baldness boil_down Boldin Bolden Boulton Bouldin Boulden Bolding |