ˈboʊldnəs ˈbəʊldnəs tʃiːk ˈdɛəɹɪŋ ˈdɛəɹɪŋ feɪs nɝv nɜːv the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly impudent aggressiveness I couldn't believe her boldness he had the cheek to question my honesty the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger the proposal required great boldness the plan required great hardiness of heart