Bold and Spooked

Opposite meaning words

Bold adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

Usage example: our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding

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Spooked is an antonym for bold.

Nearby Words: boldness, boldly

Spooked adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Usage example: Ichabod Crane was so spooked that he left Sleepy Hollow for good

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Bold is an antonym for spooked.

Nearby Words: spook, spooky, spooking

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