Boldness: meaning, definitions and examples

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boldness

 

[ หˆboสŠldnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing courage

Boldness is the quality of showing a willingness to take risks or be confident and courageous. It is the ability to act decisively and with self-assurance, even in the face of uncertainty or possible danger.

Synonyms

bravery, courage, daring, fearlessness

Examples of usage

  • He demonstrated great boldness by standing up to the bully.
  • Her boldness in speaking out against injustice inspired others to do the same.
  • The team's boldness in implementing new strategies paid off with great success.
Context #2 | Noun

style or design

Boldness can also refer to a style or design that is striking, eye-catching, or daring in its appearance. It is often used in the context of fashion, art, or interior design.

Synonyms

daring, originality, striking

Examples of usage

  • The boldness of the pattern on her dress made her stand out in the crowd.
  • The artist's use of boldness in color choices created a dynamic and unique painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "boldness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น audรกcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรผhnheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketegasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›miaล‚oล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่ƒ†ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท audace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ audacia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesaret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋‹ดํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุฃุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่ƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drznost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ djรถrfung

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรผmlษ™tlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ audacia

Etymology

The word 'boldness' originated from the Middle English word 'boldenesse', which in turn came from the Old English word 'bealdnys'. The concept of boldness has been valued throughout history as a trait of courage and confidence. From ancient warriors to modern leaders, boldness has been praised as a quality that leads to success and admiration.

See also: bolder, boldly, embolden.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,565, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.