ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overboldness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əʊvəˈbəʊldnəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Overboldness is a noun meaning The state or fact of being too bold; audacity.

Meaning

The state or fact of being too bold; audacity.

Example Sentences

nothing did him so much good toward the people (to whom he appealed) to make him obtain his suite, as the sharpnes and over boldnes which Cæsar had declared in that judgement.
Contrary to accepted wisdom, the qualities usually thought of as entrepreneurial - risk-taking, breakthrough creativity, foresight, grand ambition, power and administrative abilities - are all secondary. Indeed, over-boldness may be a handicap.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overdaring, assurance, audacity, boldness, overtness, outdaciousness.

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