overbold

/'ouvə'bould/
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overbold

A child gives an overbold reply to the teacher's question.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Excessively bold or forward: Describes behavior that is improperly assertive, presumptuous, or lacking in due respect. It implies a level of boldness that is considered rude, impudent, or socially unacceptable.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The overbold student interrupted the professor repeatedly.
    • Her overbold questions at the press conference made everyone uncomfortable.
    • It was overbold of him to make such demands without any prior agreement.
Advanced Usage
  • Used in formal or literary criticism: To describe a character's actions or an artistic choice that is excessively audacious.
    • The director's overbold reinterpretation of the classic play divided the critics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bold (adj): Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous. (Note: "Bold" is neutral or positive, while "overbold" is negative).
  • Overboldness (n): The quality or state of being overbold.
    • His overboldness eventually cost him his job.
Synonyms
  • Impudent: Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
  • Impertinent: Not showing proper respect; rude.
  • Presumptuous: Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
  • Brash: Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
  • Forward: Bold in manner; overly familiar.
Antonyms
  • Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
  • Respectful: Feeling or showing deference and respect.
  • Deferential: Showing humility and respect.
  • Reticent: Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
Related Idioms
  • To have a lot of nerve / To have some nerve: An idiomatic expression for behaving in an impudent or overbold manner.
    • He had a lot of nerve to ask for a raise on his first day.
  • To be too big for one's britches: To be overly confident or arrogant.
    • After winning one game, he became too big for his britches and challenged the champion.
overbold

A child gives an overbold reply to the teacher's question.

Adjective
  1. improperly forward or bold
    • don't be fresh with me
    • impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup
    • an impudent boy given to insulting strangers
    • Don't get wise with me!

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