Word
boldness
Phoneticsbold·ness
US/ˈboʊɫdnəs/
UK/bˈəʊldnəs/
Definition
n. the quality of being brave or willing to take risks. It describes someone who acts without fear and is not afraid to be different from others.
n. the quality of being courageous, daring, or fearless. Often refers to the willingness to take significant risks or to act in a way that is unconventional or striking.
Examples
“The artist's boldness is evident in her bright, colorful paintings.”
“The company's boldness in entering a new international market without a local partner was both praised and criticized.”
“While some viewed the politician's boldness as a necessary step toward reform, others argued that such a sudden shift in policy could destabilize the fragile economy.”
Examples
simple
“The artist's boldness is evident in her bright, colorful paintings.”
contextual
“The company's boldness in entering a new international market without a local partner was both praised and criticized.”
complex
“While some viewed the politician's boldness as a necessary step toward reform, others argued that such a sudden shift in policy could destabilize the fragile economy.”
Real-World Examples
“Their reaction told the researchers about their boldness or fearfulness.” Etymology
From Middle English boldnesse, equivalent to bold + -ness. Cognate with Scots baldness, bauldness (“boldness”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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