Synonyms

boldness

American

[bohld-nis] / ˈboʊld nɪs /

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.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of boldness

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

Example Sentences

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Boldness may make the difference: Some studies suggest that boldness can be protective in terms of well-being and workplace behavior.

From Scientific American • Jul. 24, 2023

Boldness was off the menu for the night, but awkwardness was very much the catch of the day.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2020

Boldness can make you lonely, but she never complained of loneliness.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 8, 2019

Boldness: That’s what I associate with this extraordinary company.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2018

Passage, and approach with Je réserve ma fermeté Boldness to the Gates of Eternity.

From The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume II Being the Observations He Made in His Late Travels From Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts. by P?llnitz, Karl Ludwig von

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