Bold
Antonyms of BOLD
- vague, timid, retiring, rational, gentle, afraid, understated, concerned, uncertain, easy, sensible, light, apathetic, ashamed, refined, tasteful, plane, apprehensive, shamefaced, meek, feeble, unnerved, unemphatic, bland, unremarkable, wimpy, level, overcareful, urbane, panic-stricken, agitated, panicked, anxious, polished, unflashy, obscure, dim, proper, reticent, unadventurous, genial, smooth, muted, unmanly, dismayed, disturbed, sane, upset, poor-spirited, cool, dispirited, moderate, sage, unclear, blushing, ambiguous, abashed, reserved, fair, reasonable, cowardly, yellow, quiet, sound, simple, calm, restrained, fearful, unwrinkled, dull, milky, startled, perturbed, prudent, faint, shy, undistinguished, hidden, deferential, plain, nerveless, unaffected, lifeless, indistinct, unassertive, ungallant, soft, invisible, subtle, disconcerted, coward, cautious, weak, nervous, overcautious, mild, horizontal, timorous, unruffled, flush, disquieted, flat, appalled, respectful, low, lethargic, subdued, unobtrusive, toned down, insignificant, unnoticeable, unenterprising, wise, spiritless, concealed, worried, unimportant, even, levelheaded, embarrassed.
Examples of usage:
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She knew she dressed well, with bold and sure taste. "The Red Lily, v2" by Anatole France
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At the sight of these, I was so bold as to tell the king they were mine. "A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. VIII." by Robert Kerr
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But other forces will be making for bold political experiments. "The Unity of Civilization" by Various
