boldness (n.)

  1. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; the proposal required great boldness; the plan required great hardiness of heart

    [ Syn: daring , hardiness , hardihood ]

  2. impudent aggressiveness; I couldnt believe her boldness; he had the effrontery to question my honesty

    [ Syn: nerve , brass , face , cheek ]

  3. the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

    [ Syn: strikingness ]

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