- lack of hesitation or fear in the face of risk or danger; courage: Some members of the LGBTQ community have been murdered because of their boldness in living as their true selves and not as society tried to force them to live.
- refusal to be held back by the opinion or judgment of others: I admire your boldness in standing up on this issue; thank you for your candid words.
- lack of regard for the rules of propriety or morality; impudence or brazenness: In the early 20th century many people were shocked at the boldness and sexual innuendos that emerged in song.
- the fact or quality of going beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action; visionary or imaginative character: With boldness, leadership, and determination, we are leveraging today's successes into a smarter city for all of our residents.
- the quality of being visually striking, arresting, flashy, etc.: If you are someone who is generally perceived as meek and mild, then a little boldness in your wardrobe and your makeup would revamp your look.
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