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.
Exemples
3 sur 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.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
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.
Quiz rapide
The young entrepreneur's ______ in challenging the industry giants was praised by investors.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : boldness
Exemples
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.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
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.
Souvent confondu avec
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.
Notes d'usage
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').
Erreurs courantes
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.
Astuce mémo
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.
Origine du mot
From Middle English 'bold,' originating from Old English 'beald,' meaning brave, confident, or strong.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Western startup culture, boldness is highly valued as a prerequisite for innovation and 'moving fast and breaking things.'
Quiz rapide
The young entrepreneur's ______ in challenging the industry giants was praised by investors.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : boldness
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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