boldness

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
noun impudent aggressiveness
noun the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

From Middle English boldnesse, equivalent to bold + -ness. Cognate with Scots baldness, bauldness (“boldness”).

The boldness of its denouement is sublime." — The rose of old St. Louis, Mary (Mary C. Johnson) Dillon
"I like you for your boldness," she said. — A Woman at Bay; Or, A Fiend in Skirts, Nicholas (House name) Carter
Her love and beauty inspired him with great boldness. — Four Arthurian Romances, de Troyes, active 12th century Chrétien

daring, hardiness, hardihood

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