accost
verbTo approach and address someone boldly or intrusively.
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nounBoldness, sometimes shown with disregard for expected limits.
conspicuous
adjectiveReadily noticeable or attracting attention.
Readily noticeable
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effrontery
nounShameless or insulting boldness.
foolhardy
adjectiveRecklessly bold despite obvious danger or difficulty.
impudent
adjectiveRudely bold or disrespectful.
insolent
adjectiveBoldly rude or disrespectful.
presumptuous
adjectiveOverstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.
temerity
nounBoldness that is excessive or presumptuous.
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