boldness
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
3 von 5I 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.
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.
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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
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
I admired her boldness in asking for a promotion after only six months at the company.
everydayI admired her courage and confidence in requesting a higher position early on.
The explorer's boldness led to the discovery of uncharted territories in the deep ocean.
formalThe explorer's daring nature resulted in finding previously unknown regions.
I can't believe the boldness of that guy, eating my fries right in front of me!
informalI am shocked by the audacity of that person taking my food without permission.
The boldness of the hypothesis challenged long-standing theories in the field of physics.
academicThe daring nature of the theory questioned established scientific beliefs.
The company's boldness in pivoting to a digital-first strategy saved them from bankruptcy.
businessThe firm's risk-taking approach to changing their business model ensured their survival.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
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
Baldness refers to the state of having no hair on the head, while boldness refers to being brave.
Boldness is usually seen as a positive trait of courage, while arrogance is negative, implying one feels superior to others.
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').
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.
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.
Wortherkunft
From Middle English 'bold,' originating from Old English 'beald,' meaning brave, confident, or strong.
Grammatikmuster
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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