overbold

English

Etymology

From Middle English overbold, equivalent to over- +‎ bold.

Adjective

overbold (comparative more overbold, superlative most overbold)

1. Too bold; impertinent or overreaching.

   I hope it wasn't overbold of me to finish writing your letter for you.

   • 1923, Charles Boardman Hawes, The Dark Frigate, Chapter 7:

     Quoth he, thou art a fine fellow, but hot-tempered, Martin, and overbold.”

Derived terms

• overboldly
• overboldness