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Noun: boldness  bówld-nus
  1. The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
    "the proposal required great boldness";
    - daring, hardiness, hardihood
  2. Impudent aggressiveness
    "I couldn't believe her boldness";
    - nerve, brass, face, cheek
  3. The quality of standing out strongly and distinctly
    - strikingness

See also: bold

Type of: aggressiveness, conspicuousness, fearlessness

Antonym: timidity

Encyclopedia: Boldness