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Definitions

emboldened

[em-bohl-dnd] / ɛmˈboʊl dnd /
ADJECTIVE
encouraged
Synonyms
STRONG
aided animated cheered determined enlivened inspired inspirited reassured renewed roused supported
WEAK
confident enthusiastic fearless hopeful optimistic
Antonyms
WEAK
discouraged disheartened dispirited
ADJECTIVE
hopeful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buoyant cheerful comfortable confident eager enthusiastic rosy sanguine trusting upbeat
STRONG
calm content faithful high
WEAK
anticipating anticipative assured at ease blithe elated expecting forward-looking hoping inspirited keeping the faith lighthearted looking forward to reassured rose-colored satisfied serene trustful unflagging
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic depressed down pessimistic sad unenthusiastic unhappy
WEAK
despairing desperate despondent discouraged fearful low wretched

Example Sentences

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But this time, many of the most prominent conservative commentators felt emboldened enough to openly criticize the administration’s actions.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

"But this never deterred me, instead, it emboldened me to continue the struggle."

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

A Church of Ireland minister has said she hopes churches "feel emboldened to counteract racism whenever they see it".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

And Bediako’s return seems to have emboldened others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

With each victory, she felt emboldened and determined.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.