boldness
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈboʊldnəs/
:
audacia
- The soldier's boldness during the mission saved many lives.
- freedom and boldness
We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
- We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
- The woman though she was, her hand never trembled as she fought for my cause, the cause of chastity with heavenly boldness.
- It's nothing but a few attributes, boldness, aggression, strength in this.
- Are they are they in there in timid or are is boldness rewarded?
- Maybe it doesn't have to be, but any stories of you choosing boldness?
- Another story that I won't, I won't bore you with, but here was a young man who had tremendous boldness.
Examples
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Her boldness in confronting challenges head-on inspired everyone around her.
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Much of this success is attributable to the boldness and tenacity of the priests themselves.
Academic text (1992) -
But that gives them the boldness to make decisions, right?
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We're going to try and give them the kind of pride and boldness that they need to take back our country.
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"Gentlemen, this is a time for boldness and forward thinking."
Fiction book (2002) -
If I could pass along, the two things I would want to pass along would be ethics and boldness in life.
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I walk by faith and not by sight, and I face the future with boldness and with enthusiasm.
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God bless you, and I admire your boldness in standing up on this issue.
Blog text (5) -
But in truth, the boldness of the Seminoles is nothing new and goes back centuries.
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And so, as the great philosopher Gerda once said, whatever you can do or think, you can begin it because boldness has magic, power and genius in it.
Synonyms
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1.4
Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger
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2.3
A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear
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4.1
Not being afraid in danger or trouble
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3.8
A wish to take risks and try new things
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3.2
Courage to take risks or face danger
1
9.9
Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty
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4.9
Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty
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7.0
Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk
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4.4
Willingness to take risks and try new things
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9.9
Bravery to take risks and face danger
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3.8
Being brave and willing to take risks
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6.0
Being very brave and determined when facing problems
Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away
Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty
Bold, fearless action that can seem rude
A willingness to take risks and try new things
Brave and determined actions in hard times
Willingness to face danger or take big risks
Antonyms
How Bold
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Boldness comes from an old English word bold that meant 'brave' or 'confident'. So boldness is the courage to take risks and act even when you are afraid.