B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
boldness
Verb
embolden
부사
boldly
형용사
bold
관련
boldface
💡

암기 팁

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.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: boldness

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
boldness
Verb
embolden
부사
boldly
형용사
bold
관련
boldface

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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.

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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').

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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.

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: boldness

관련 단어

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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