OVERBOLD Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

overbold

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈbōld

Definition of overbold

as in reckless

foolishly adventurous or bold one overbold tourist almost tumbled over the rocks and into the sea

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Whether or not Hal was right to entice Zoe (upon whose shoulders the carnage ultimately falls), his decision to circumvent the Guardians’ chain of command is what ultimately leads to countless deaths and his imprisonment for reckless endangerment.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
They would be purchased with such reckless abandon that your biggest fear would be a three-day rally that took stocks up 40%.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

Now in its fifth year, the Albies is the Clooney Foundation’s annual ceremony, which shines an international spotlight on courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice, often at great personal risk.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
At the same time, sympathetic observers feed the need of protesters to feel relevant by praising participants for being bold, courageous, uncompromising and willing to endure abuse and hostility.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of courageous

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Gortner also starred with Lynda Carter in Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976), appeared in the daredevil biopic Viva Knievel!

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
Prince Harry went skydiving near Toronto on Friday, but the daredevil move wasn't just for fun.

— Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of daredevil

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Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 5th House and brings your adventurous energy somewhere much more enjoyable.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

But Trump’s predictions about the war’s duration have proven foolhardy before.

— Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Canada, understandably, has no interest in becoming the 51st state, but becoming the honorary 28th member of the European Union would be foolhardy.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of foolhardy

Adjective

After two daring and provocative ready-to-wear shows, Jean Paul Gaultier creative director Duran Lantink took things down a notch this season.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
The shoes feature a pointed-toe with a low-cut V-front and a cutout at the center of the vamp, adding another flirty detail to go with the daring pop of red on the sole that is the designer’s signature touch.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of daring

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