emboldened
Given more courage
Emboldened means made bolder or more confident, typically by some encouraging circumstance: Emboldened by her early success, she took on bigger challenges.
The word usually describes someone who, having received validation or perceived weakness in opposition, now acts with greater daring than before: The protesters, emboldened by the lack of police response, pushed past the barricades.
Made more hopeful
- inspiredMoved to action
- motivatedSpurred to action
- spurredDriven to act
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
buoyed · reassured · rallied · roused · stimulated · energized · invigorated · animated
Made more robust
- enabledMade something possible
- liberatedReleased from confinement
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
- self-assuredTrusting in oneself
capable · confident · independent · self-reliant · uplifted · assertive · authoritative · proactive
Showing courage despite fear
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- daringAdventurous courage
- valiantCourageously determined
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
intrepid · gallant · audacious · undaunted · plucky · lionhearted · stouthearted · unflinching
Shamelessly bold
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
- brashOffensively self-assertive
impudent · presumptuous · forward · aggressive · confrontational · outspoken · provocative · rebellious
heartened
Made more hopeful
galvanized · buoyed · reassured · rallied · roused · stimulated · energized · invigorated · animated · uplifted
strengthened
Made more robust
- enabledMade something possible
- liberatedReleased from confinement
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
self-assured · capable · confident · independent · self-reliant · uplifted · assertive · authoritative · proactive · resilient
brave
Showing courage despite fear
heroic · intrepid · gallant · audacious · undaunted · plucky · lionhearted · stouthearted · unflinching · resolute
brazen
Shamelessly bold
- unabashedFeeling no shame
- unapologeticShowing no remorse
- shamelessLacking moral embarrassment
brash · impudent · presumptuous · forward · aggressive · confrontational · outspoken · provocative · rebellious · insolent
emboldenedintimidated
Made fearful by threat
cowed · daunted · timid · discouraged · unnerved
emboldeneddisheartened
Lost confidence or hope
dispirited · demoralized · deflated · crushed · dejected