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bold

[bohld] / boʊld /
ADJECTIVE
brave
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventurous audacious courageous daring fearless heroic resolute
STRONG
bantam confident forward gallant
WEAK
assuming aweless dauntless enterprising intrepid unafraid undaunted valiant valorous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid cautious cowardly fearful meek shy timid unadventurous undaring weak
WEAK
faint fair light quiet reticent retiring timorous
ADJECTIVE
brazen, insolent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audacious brash gutsy smart
STRONG
forward
WEAK
assuming barefaced brassy cheeky coming on strong fresh gritty immodest impudent insolent nervy pert presumptuous rude sassy saucy shameless smart-alecky spunky
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cautious fearful reserved timid
WEAK
afraid cowardly faint fair light meek quiet reticent retiring shy timorous weak
ADJECTIVE
bright, striking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear colorful definite eye-catching flashy forceful lively loud spirited strong vivid
STRONG
manifest plain
WEAK
conspicuous evident prominent pronounced showy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic dispirited dull feeble indistinct lethargic lifeless low obscure soft subdued tasteful uncertain unclear vague weak
STRONG
ambiguous
WEAK
afraid cowardly faint fair fearful light meek quiet reticent retiring shy timid timorous

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They were right, of course, but the bold predictions, external of the curly-haired youngster from Holywood racking up figures to challenge Nicklaus and Woods proved too dizzy.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The bold will be placing limit orders at low prices overnight, in case the market gaps down in a panic when trading resumes on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

While Mangeshkar embodied classical grace and precision, Bhosle brought a bold, dynamic energy to her songs.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Sugar confection—think gummies and chewy candy—has taken share, and their bold flavors continue to attract younger consumers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The letters A through Z are printed in bold capitals around the rim of the rotor.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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