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Definitions

emboldened

[em-bohl-dnd] / ɛmˈboʊl dnd /
ADJECTIVE
encouraged
Synonyms
STRONG
aided animated cheered determined enlivened inspired inspirited reassured renewed roused supported
WEAK
confident enthusiastic fearless hopeful optimistic
Antonyms
WEAK
discouraged disheartened dispirited
ADJECTIVE
hopeful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buoyant cheerful comfortable confident eager enthusiastic rosy sanguine trusting upbeat
STRONG
calm content faithful high
WEAK
anticipating anticipative assured at ease blithe elated expecting forward-looking hoping inspirited keeping the faith lighthearted looking forward to reassured rose-colored satisfied serene trustful unflagging
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic depressed down pessimistic sad unenthusiastic unhappy
WEAK
despairing desperate despondent discouraged fearful low wretched

Example Sentences

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Both the US and the Iranian delegations came to Islamabad emboldened by their belief that theirs was the winning side in this war.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

But this time, many of the most prominent conservative commentators felt emboldened enough to openly criticize the administration’s actions.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

“We can’t allow all this to be amplified or emboldened through an algorithm,” Elma Saiz, Spain’s minister of inclusion, social security and migration, said at a press conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

"But this never deterred me, instead, it emboldened me to continue the struggle."

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

His smile emboldened her, made her feel beautiful and strong.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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