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boldness

[/ˈboʊldnəs/]
nounfeminine
coragem
1. The quality of being courageous and daring; willingness to take risks
Her boldness in speaking up during the meeting impressed everyone.
A coragem dela ao falar durante a reunião impressionou todos.
2. Confidence and lack of shyness or embarrassment
He approached the situation with boldness and determination.
Ele abordou a situação com coragem e determinação.
3. Striking or vivid in appearance; visual prominence
The boldness of the design caught everyone's attention.
A ousadia do design chamou a atenção de todos.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms
couragebraveryaudacitydaringconfidence
Antonyms
timidityshynesscowardicecautionhesitation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coragem
Most common usage for courage and boldness
Rio de Janeiro
ousadia
Often used for audacious or daring boldness
São Paulo
coragem
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
ousadia
Preferred term for boldness in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

boldness of character
with boldness
take boldness to heart
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