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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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Perhaps emboldened by Pyongyang's new closeness to Russia, Trump's comment in October that he was "100 percent" open to meeting Kim again went unanswered.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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

A Church of Ireland minister has said she hopes churches "feel emboldened to counteract racism whenever they see it".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

And Bediako’s return seems to have emboldened others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

“Don’t worry about me, my darling,” Jaimito said bravely, emboldened by her concern.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

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