# boldness

/ˈboʊɫdnəs/ (US) · /bˈəʊldnəs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/boldness
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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