boldness
/ˈbəʊldnəs/noun
उच्चारण बोल्ड्नस
साहस, निडरता, दिलेरी
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the quality of being brave and confident, not afraid to take risks or say what you think
साहस, निडरता, दिलेरी
- Her boldness in questioning the minister surprised everyone.
- His boldness in speaking up impressed the interview panel.
- The boldness of the young lawyer impressed the court.
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- It took boldness to leave a safe job and start a company.
- Radhika's boldness helped her speak up at the village meeting.
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boldness (uncountable): courage
The quality of being brave and confident in taking risks. It is uncountable and normally has no article.
जोखिम लेने में साहसी और आत्मविश्वासी होने का गुण; यह uncountable है और सामान्यतः इसके साथ article नहीं आता।
- The boldness of the plan surprised everyone.
- She showed great boldness in speaking to the minister.
boldness to do sth / boldness in + gerund
A to-infinitive or in + -ing follows to name the daring act.
साहसिक कार्य बताने के लिए to-infinitive या 'in + -ing' आता है।
- He had the boldness to question the officer.
- Her boldness in challenging the rule was praised.
boldness (negative sense): rudeness
It can also mean a lack of shame, similar to cheek. Context shows the judgement.
इसका अर्थ शर्म की कमी, यानी धृष्टता भी हो सकता है; संदर्भ से निर्णय होता है।
- I was shocked by the boldness of his demand.
bold (adj) / boldly (adv)
Bold also means strong in colour or printed in thick type. Boldly is the adverb.
'Bold' का अर्थ गहरे रंग का या मोटे अक्षरों में छपा हुआ भी है; adverb 'boldly' है।
- The title is printed in bold letters.
- She boldly asked for a raise.
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adjective + boldness
greatsheerremarkableyouthfultypical
- The sheer boldness of the thief amazed the police.
verb + boldness
showadmirelackpraiseneed
- We admire the boldness of our soldiers.
boldness + of
of the planof the designof the moveof the colours
- The boldness of her design won her a prize.
with boldness
with boldnesshave the boldnessact with boldnessspeak with boldness
- He spoke with boldness before the board.
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- The boldness of young Radhika impressed the interview panel.
युवा राधिका के साहस ने साक्षात्कार पैनल को प्रभावित किया।
- It took boldness to refuse the manager's order.
प्रबंधक का आदेश ठुकराने के लिए साहस चाहिए था।
- Her boldness in speaking out helped many women.
खुलकर बोलने के उसके साहस ने कई महिलाओं की मदद की।
- The painter is known for the boldness of his colours.
चित्रकार अपने रंगों की निर्भीकता के लिए जाना जाता है।
- His boldness cost him his job.
उसकी धृष्टता से उसकी नौकरी चली गई।
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✗ He showed a great boldness.
✓ He showed great boldness.
Boldness is uncountable and needs no a.
'Boldness' uncountable है और 'a' नहीं लेता।
✗ His boldness are admirable.
✓ His boldness is admirable.
Boldness is singular.
'Boldness' singular noun है, इसलिए इसके साथ singular verb 'is' आता है।
✗ She had the boldness for asking him.
✓ She had the boldness to ask him.
Use to-infinitive after boldness.
'Boldness' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।
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Boldness, bravery and courage are close, but they point to slightly different qualities.
Boldness, bravery और courage निकट हैं, पर थोड़े भिन्न गुणों की ओर संकेत करते हैं।
Readiness to take risks, sometimes without shame.
जोखिम लेने की तत्परता, कभी बिना संकोच के।
- The boldness of the plan.
Facing danger or pain without fear showing.
भय दिखाए बिना ख़तरे या दर्द का सामना करना।
- She received an award for bravery.
Strength to act despite fear, often moral.
भय के बावजूद कार्य करने की शक्ति, प्रायः नैतिक।
- It took courage to speak.