boldness Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
   hardiness; daring; hardihood.
   
   • the proposal required great boldness
   • the plan required great hardiness of heart
2. noun impudent aggressiveness
   nerve; brass; cheek; face.
   
   • I couldn't believe her boldness
   • he had the effrontery to question my honesty
3. noun the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly
   strikingness.
   

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