"Boldness" is a word that is often difficult to interpret. This is due to the fact that in today's everyday life it is almost never used. In the dictionary, this lexeme is accompanied by such marks as "high-sounding", "poetic". This article will describe in detail that this is boldness, as well as how it differs from the concept of "impudence".
Let's look at the dictionary
There, the meaning of "boldness" is seen as a resolute, daring bold striving for something. Example: “In the Bible, as in the Koran, there are words that when there is hope in the soul, a person will act with great boldness.”
Let's move on to the similar word "insolence". Its meaning in the dictionary is interpreted as:
- Irreverent rudeness. Example: "His treatment of elders became extremely impolite, his voice was rough, he spoke impudently and laughed straight in the eye."
- An act that is differentboldness and irreverence. Example: “Valentina ignored the remarks of her superiors, which was great impudence on her part. Such an act threatened her with great trouble.”
As you can see from the examples, there is a difference in shades. In the first case, unlike the second, it is not negative. But it is still not entirely clear to the end, so we will understand further.
Studying the meaning of the words "daring" and "daring", consider their origin.
Etymology
It should be noted that the two lexemes under study have a common origin with the adjective "daring". The latter is derived from the Proto-Slavic form derz. Also descended from him:
- Old Church Slavonic "draz";
- Ukrainian "daring";
- Slovenian dr^z;
- Czech drzý;
- Old Polish darski;
- Modern Polish dziarski meaning "fast", "resolute".
Usually Proto-Slavic derz is compared to:
- Old Prussian phrase dyrsos gyntos, meaning "good people";
- Greek θρασύς, which translates as "brave";
- Gothic gadars, meaning "I dare".
From the origin of both words, it can be seen that audacity and boldness are words that are quite close to each other. So what is their difference? We'll figure it out.
Relationship with different verbs
The difference will become clearer if we clarify that the noun "daring" has a connection with the verb "dare", and "daring" with the verb"keep". Let's take a closer look at them.
The first one has two shades of interpretation:
- To dare, to have the courage to do something. Example: "The author's poetic fantasy does not dare in any way to expose such a deity as Apollo in a dubious light."
- To show courage in striving for something, usually high, new, noble. Example: "The young generation of designers, led by the general, does not cease to dare and create winged machines that can be classified as first-class."
The second is interpreted as a colloquial word that means "behave defiantly, disrespectfully, speak offensive, rude words, be rude." Example: “Steklova completely got out of hand, it got to the point that she not only beat and insulted her classmates, but also constantly sassed teachers and even the school principal.”
Here the difference is seen more clearly. We will consider it further, gradually approaching its formulation.
Trait
The word "impudence" is a character trait that is the opposite of timidity, modesty, fearfulness. It may have a different moral value. It all depends on the context. As a synonym for "impudence" can be:
- impudence;
- rudeness;
- irreverence;
- impudence.
But insolence can also be called an attempt to assert itself, then it will have other synonyms:
- ambition;
- courage;
- extvagance.
Let's move on to the second token.
Like Christian virtue
Boldness is a Christian virtue, which, according to John Chrysostom, is to have the determination to be exposed to danger. And even go to death in order to please God.
In the book of Kings, to have boldness means to be striving, bold.
In the third case, in the Gospel of John, it is seen as a special form of freedom when a righteous person turns to God.
One of the religious songs, the authors of words and music of which are unknown, begins with the words "Boldness, Hope". Further, it speaks of the desire to keep them to the end, in order to continue to work for Christ with diligence and zeal. The positive connotation of the word "daring" is clearly visible here. As a rule, it has the same connotation both in everyday life and in poetry.
Conclusion
Thus, the difference between insolence and boldness is this:
- The first concept characterizes a character trait, which, in most cases, is considered as negative. Although it can also mean simply courage.
- The second refers to one of the Christian virtues associated with free communication with God, and always has a positive connotation. In ordinary life, boldness, in fact, is tantamount to courage.
Bible Examples
Especial impudence can be called the behavior of Adam, which manifested itself immediately after his fall into sin. Givinghim the opportunity of repentance, the Almighty asked if he had eaten the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which was strictly forbidden to him.
Instead of repentantly asking God for forgiveness, Adam made an attempt to shift all responsibility and blame onto Eve. Moreover, he indirectly blamed the Creator himself. He replied that it was from him that he received a wife who gave him the fruit, which he ate. This is stated in the Book of Genesis.
Another example from the book of Exodus speaks of boldness. When the Jews fell into idolatry, made a golden calf, recognizing it as their God, the Almighty informed Moses that his fellow tribesmen would be destroyed. And after that, a new people will be produced from the prophet. Moses did not want to accept this word, he began to resist, begging the Lord to forgive the Israelites. And his prayers were answered.
Thus, Christians should be bold, but avoid boldness.
