Bold and Mousy

Opposite meaning words

Bold adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here

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Mousy is an antonym for bold.

Nearby Words: boldness, boldly

Mousy adjective - Easily frightened.

Usage example: a mousy little girl who hid behind her mother the entire time we were there

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Bold is an antonym for mousy.

Nearby Words: mouse, mousey, mousing

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