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boldness
Variant of bold
adjective
- showing a readiness to take risks or face danger; daring; fearless
- too free in behavior or manner; taking liberties; impudent; shameless
- steep or abrupt, as a cliff
- prominent and clear; striking and sharp: to write a bold hand
- bright and vivid; rich: bold colors
- printed in boldface
- forceful in expression
- Obsolete confident
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