overbold
adjective
over·bold
ˌō-vər-ˈbōld 
: excessively bold: such as
b
: excessively presumptuous or impudent
… beldams as you are, / Saucy and overbold …—
William Shakespeare
William ShakespeareHe was, perhaps, overbold in daring his bosses to punish him …—Kevin Cook
Kevin Cook
c
: excessively prominent or conspicuous
It styles itself as a boutique hotel, but the decor is fairly old-fashioned, with patterned carpets and overbold wallpapers.—Nick Trend
Nick TrendCite this Entry
“Overbold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbold. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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