boldness

[bohld-nis] / ˈboʊld nɪs /

NOUN

audacity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bravery chutzpah courage daring determination fearlessness recklessness

STRONG

adventurousness dauntlessness nerve

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cowardice timidity

WEAK

fear

Example Sentences

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"Many, many people of all ages were inspired by the technology, the boldness, and the spirit of the astronauts."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"May you succeed in honouring the people's mandate by striking a balance between caution and boldness."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

We might start by adopting “relatively low-risk actions and laddering up boldness from there.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

They have said the move to appoint Fiddelke, a company veteran who succeeds Brian Cornell, lacked boldness.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

Moss smiled at that, and a boldness came over him.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro