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What is another word for Bold? – 244 Bold Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fearless confident courageous daring audacious intrepid valiant heroic brave gallant chivalrous adventurous dashing spirited plucky mettlesome spunky feisty sassy cheeky impudent presumptuous forward impertinent saucy brazen unabashed unapologetic unflinching unshrinking dauntless undaunted unafraid confident stalwart resolute firm steadfast unyielding uncompromising unrelenting tough hardened robust sturdy forceful powerful dynamic vigorous potent strong muscular brawny strapping hefty husky rugged rough gruff blunt forthright direct straightforward candid frank outspoken vociferous loud boisterous clamorous vociferant blatant flagrant conspicuous noticeable striking prominent noticeable eye-catching showy flashy gaudy garish ostentatious pretentious bombastic grandiose inflated exaggerated hyperbolic.

    Meaning of Bold

    The primary meaning of the word "Bold" is showing courage or confidence.

    Definitions

    • Showing courage or confidence, willingness to take risks
    • Showing or requiring courage or confidence, willingness to take risks
    • Unafraid to take risks, or to say or do things that might be considered shocking or unconventional
    • Clearly and unmistakably apparent, or striking

    Etymology of Bold

    The word "Bold" originated from Old English "bald" and Old Norse "baldur", both of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "balþiz", which is also the source of the Modern English word "bold".
    The word initially meant "brave, courageous" and has since expanded to include a range of meanings related to confidence, fearlessness, and a willingness to take risks.

    Example Uses

    • The firefighter made a bold rescue, entering the burning building to save the trapped family.
    • The company is taking a bold step by investing in a new, untested technology.
    • The artist's bold use of color and composition created a striking and thought-provoking painting.
    • The politician's bold statement sparked controversy and debate among voters.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    timid fearful cowardly craven spineless weak faint-hearted irresolute hesitant uncertain undecided equivocal ambiguous vague obscure unobtrusive inconspicuous unnoticeable subtle understated restrained modest humble unassuming reserved reticent shy bashful diffident self-effacing unconfident lackluster lukewarm half-hearted apathetic unenthusiastic dispassionate uninterested indifferent impassive stoic phlegmatic lethargic sluggish dormant quiescent.

    Related Nouns

    courage confidence fearlessness daring audacity valor heroism bravery gallantry chivalry adventurousness spirit pluck mettle spunk feistiness sass impudence presumptuousness forwardness impertinence sauciness brazenness unabashedness unapologeticness dauntlessness undauntedness unafraidness stalwartness resoluteness firmness steadfastness unyieldingness uncompromisingness unrelentingness toughness hardness robustness sturdiness forcefulness potency strength muscularity brawniness strappingness heftiness huskiness ruggedness roughness gruffness bluntness forthrightness directness straightforwardness candor frankness outspokenness vociferousness loudness boisterousness clamorousness vociferance blatancy flagrancy conspicuousness noticeability strikingness prominence eye-catchiness showiness flashiness gaudiness garishness ostentatiousness pretentiousness bombast grandiosity inflation exaggeration hyperbole.

    Related Verbs

    dare venture risk brave face confront defy challenge withstand endure resist overcome conquer vanquish subdue tame master dominate overpower overwhelm intimidate cow daunt dismay dishearten discourage terrify fright