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1. boldness
noun. ['ˈboʊldnəs'] the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger.
Synonyms
- shamelessness
- brazenness
- venturesomeness
- adventurousness
- daredevilry
- fearlessness
- hardiness
- hardihood
- audaciousness
- daredeviltry
- bold
- temerity
- daring
Antonyms
- timidity
- fearfulness
- gradual
- inconspicuous
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- bold (English)
- bold (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Boldness
- coldness
How do you pronounce boldness?
Pronounce boldness as ˈboʊldnəs.
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Sentences with boldness
1. Noun, singular or mass
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Quotes about boldness
1. The boldness of his mind was sheathed in a scabbard of politeness.
- Dumas Malone, Jefferson the Virginian
2. Marveling at his own boldness, he said softly, "I would enter your sleep if I could, and guard you there, and slay the thing that hounds you, as I would if it had the courage to face me in fair daylight. But I cannot come in unless you dream of me.
- Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn
3. The first symptom of love in a young man is timidity; in a girl boldness.
- Victor Hugo
2. boldness
noun. ['ˈboʊldnəs'] impudent aggressiveness.
Synonyms
- brass
- aggressiveness
- face
- audaciousness
- cheek
- nerve
Antonyms
- afraid
- unadventurous
- cowardly
- backward
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- bold (English)
- bold (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. boldness
noun. ['ˈboʊldnəs'] the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly.
Synonyms
- conspicuousness
Antonyms
- cowardice
- gutlessness
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- bold (English)
- bold (Middle English (1100-1500))