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unemboldened

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not made bold or brave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Unemboldened by alcohol, we were less willing than before to visit the haunted house.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Unbolded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: media, publishing, typography

Examples

  • Text that has not been modified since the last revision is unemboldened.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + emboldened.