boldness — the quality of being confident and courageous; willingness to take risks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being confident and courageous; willingness to take risks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈboʊldnəs/
Example Sentences
- The student's boldness in correcting the professor's mistake left everyone speechless.
- His boldness in fashion choices made him stand out at the conservative office.
- The entrepreneur's boldness in investing all her savings paid off handsomely.
boldness
NOUN[/ˈboʊldnəs/]
the quality of being confident and courageous; willingness to take risks
With pure boldness, the young knight stepped forward to challenge the dragon alone.
Through coldness and oldness, boldness still shines brightest!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'beald' meaning brave or courageous, originally referring to warriors who showed courage in battle. The word evolved from Germanic roots and gradually expanded to mean general courage and daring behavior.
Breakdown
bold (from Old English 'beald' meaning brave) + -ness (noun suffix indicating a state or quality)
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📝Examples
“The student's boldness in correcting the professor's mistake left everyone speechless.”
“His boldness in fashion choices made him stand out at the conservative office.”
“The entrepreneur's boldness in investing all her savings paid off handsomely.”
“She questioned the CEO's decision with surprising boldness during the meeting.”
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