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boldness

[bohld-nis]

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noun

lack of hesitation or fear in the face of risk or danger; courage.
Some members of the LGBTQ community have been murdered because of their boldness in living as their true selves and not as society tried to force them to live.
refusal to be held back by the opinion or judgment of others.
I admire your boldness in standing up on this issue; thank you for your candid words.
lack of regard for the rules of propriety or morality; impudence or brazenness.
In the early 20th century many people were shocked at the boldness and sexual innuendos that emerged in song.
the fact or quality of going beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action; visionary or imaginative character.
With boldness, leadership, and determination, we are leveraging today's successes into a smarter city for all of our residents.
the quality of being visually striking, arresting, flashy, etc..
If you are someone who is generally perceived as meek and mild, then a little boldness in your wardrobe and your makeup would revamp your look.

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Other Word Forms

overboldness noun
superboldness noun
unboldness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of boldness¹

bold ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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It was boldness — unadulterated theatrical fearlessness — that carried the day.

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However hot a mess she may be, she isn’t pretentious; she has energy, boldness and consistency, and whatever she gets wrong, she lives in the world that most of us do.

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The structural bifurcation of the novel is a bold choice, and all the more rewarding for its boldness.

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Taylor’s boldness has earned him respect among Oaklanders who want to see a more aggressive approach to the city’s problems.

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Trying to create a new future takes boldness.

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