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Boldness

/ˈboʊld.nəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being brave and confident; willingness to take risks.

    "Her boldness in speaking out against injustice inspired others to do the same."
  2. 2

    A state of being daring or audacious.

    "The artist's boldness in experimenting with colors set her apart from her peers."

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The word 'boldness' originates from the Old English 'bald', meaning 'brave' or 'confident', combined with the suffix '-ness' which denotes a state or quality. The term has evolved through Middle English, retaining its core meaning of courage and audacity.

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