boldness
Translation
boldness, bravery, audacity
Examples
I admire her boldness.
I admire her boldness.
He had the boldness to challenge the CEO.
He had the boldness to challenge the CEO.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) / ((to do sth.)) the boldness (of sb.) / the boldness (to do sth.) Her boldness is admirable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: courage, bravery, audacity; Antonyms: timidity, cowardice
Etymology
From the adjective 'bold' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun (e.g., happy -> happiness). It means 'the state of being bold'.