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bold

257 2.7
Willing to take risks and act confidently
  • adjective
  • /boʊld/
translation icon : audaz
  • This is a time to be bold, a time for courage.
  • a bold move
  • a bold step
  • a bold initiative

That seems like that's kind of a bold decision as well.

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Examples

  • Allied headquarters made the bold decision to attack.

  • Our Congress has not been known in recent years for doing bold things.

  • Then Trump laid out his bold vision for the future.

  • It needs leaders who are bold and leaders who take action.

  • What would the boldest version of you do?

  • London Primary school made a bold attempt to ban slang.

  • And that's a bold statement, but it's true.

  • Many artists are bold enough to try unconventional techniques in their work.

  • She made a bold choice to start her own business instead of working for someone else.

  • His bold approach to solving problems impressed everyone at the meeting.

Synonyms

fearless
vsbold
117 3.4

Shows courage in dangerous or hard situations

is about choosing to take risks rather than absence of fear
ballsy
vsbold
  • Offensive
18 8.2

Very brave and willing to take big risks

is more about confident risk taking without the rude or shocking tone
bodacious
vsbold
  • Informal
15 9.0

Bold and impressive in a way that attracts attention

focuses on willingness to face danger not on impressive style
nervy
vsbold
1 7.5

Showing courage in dangerous or risky situations

is about actively choosing risky action rather than only showing courage

Antonyms

210 2.9

Careful to avoid risk or mistakes

60 3.5

Shy and afraid to do new or risky things

Compounds

1 3.7

A strong clear line in drawing or painting that shows shape and makes parts stand out

A strong, rich red wine with deep flavor

BOLD fMRI
  • Specialized
5.8

A brain scan that shows which parts are active by measuring blood oxygen changes

How Bold

reckless
193 3.6
audacious
26 7.6
daring
3 3.4
bold
257 2.7
brave
906 1.0

Surface Forms

bold positive
bolder comparative
boldest superlative

Etymology

Bold comes from old English beald meaning 'brave' or 'strong', so to be bold is to act without fear and be willing to take risks.