Boldness and Shyness

Opposite meaning words

Boldness noun - The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger.

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Shyness is an antonym for boldness.

Nearby Words: bold, boldly

Shyness noun - A feeling of fear of embarrassment.

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Boldness is an antonym for shyness in bashfulness topic.

Nearby Words: shy, shyly

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