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Meaning of boldness in English
Pronunciation
/ˈboʊldnəs/
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Noun
boldness
Definitions
1.
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
Examples
« the proposal required great boldness »
Antonyms
timidity
timorousness
2.
impudent aggressiveness
Examples
« I couldn't believe her boldness »
« he had the effrontery to question my honesty »
3.
the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly