boldness

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊldnəs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
  2. noun impudent aggressiveness
  3. noun the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

Etymology

From Middle English boldnesse, equivalent to bold + -ness. Cognate with Scots baldness, bauldness (“boldness”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

daring, hardiness, hardihood

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
fearlessness
Narrower (hyponyms)
adventurousness, audacity, shamelessness, daredevilry
Opposite (antonyms)
timidity

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