B2 adjective Neutral

boldness

/ˈboʊldnəs/

The quality of being confident and willing to take risks, or the ability to speak and act without fear of consequences or social norms. It often describes an impressive or daring approach to a task, problem, or artistic expression.

Beispiele

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1

I admired her boldness in asking for a promotion after only six months at the company.

I admired her courage and confidence in requesting a higher position early on.

2

The explorer's boldness led to the discovery of uncharted territories in the deep ocean.

The explorer's daring nature resulted in finding previously unknown regions.

3

I can't believe the boldness of that guy, eating my fries right in front of me!

I am shocked by the audacity of that person taking my food without permission.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
boldness
Verb
embolden
Adverb
boldly
Adjektiv
bold
Verwandt
boldface
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Merkhilfe

Think of a BOLD font in a document. It stands out, it is thicker than the rest, and it demands your attention immediately—just like a person with boldness.

Schnelles Quiz

The young entrepreneur's ______ in challenging the industry giants was praised by investors.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: boldness

Beispiele

1

I admired her boldness in asking for a promotion after only six months at the company.

everyday

I admired her courage and confidence in requesting a higher position early on.

2

The explorer's boldness led to the discovery of uncharted territories in the deep ocean.

formal

The explorer's daring nature resulted in finding previously unknown regions.

3

I can't believe the boldness of that guy, eating my fries right in front of me!

informal

I am shocked by the audacity of that person taking my food without permission.

4

The boldness of the hypothesis challenged long-standing theories in the field of physics.

academic

The daring nature of the theory questioned established scientific beliefs.

5

The company's boldness in pivoting to a digital-first strategy saved them from bankruptcy.

business

The firm's risk-taking approach to changing their business model ensured their survival.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
boldness
Verb
embolden
Adverb
boldly
Adjektiv
bold
Verwandt
boldface

Häufige Kollokationen

sheer boldness complete and absolute daring
admire someone's boldness to respect someone's courage
the boldness to dream the courage to imagine great things
remarkable boldness extraordinary confidence
lack the boldness to not have enough courage to act

Häufige Phrasen

Fortune favors the bold

Success comes to those who take risks.

As bold as brass

Extremely confident or impudent.

Take a bold step

To make a significant and daring move.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

boldness vs baldness

Baldness refers to the state of having no hair on the head, while boldness refers to being brave.

boldness vs arrogance

Boldness is usually seen as a positive trait of courage, while arrogance is negative, implying one feels superior to others.

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Nutzungshinweise

Boldness is often used in professional and creative contexts to describe 'disruptive' or innovative thinking. It can occasionally have a negative nuance if it implies a lack of respect (synonymous with 'nerve' or 'cheek').

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use the adjective 'bold' when they need the noun 'boldness' in a subject or object position. Be careful not to confuse it with 'bravery', which is specifically about facing danger.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a BOLD font in a document. It stands out, it is thicker than the rest, and it demands your attention immediately—just like a person with boldness.

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Wortherkunft

From Middle English 'bold,' originating from Old English 'beald,' meaning brave, confident, or strong.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often followed by 'to + infinitive' often used with the preposition 'in'
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western startup culture, boldness is highly valued as a prerequisite for innovation and 'moving fast and breaking things.'

Schnelles Quiz

The young entrepreneur's ______ in challenging the industry giants was praised by investors.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: boldness

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