Boldness and Timorousness
Opposite meaning words
Boldness
Boldness noun - The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger.
Usage example: the proposal required great boldness
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Synonyms for Boldness
Timorousness is an antonym for boldness.
Timorousness
Timorousness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.
Usage example: the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues
Boldness is an antonym for timorousness in topics: fear, hesitancy, shyness, bashfulness, humbleness.
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