BOLD

(NOT SHY) [adjective] -er, -est - not shy, esp. in a way that shows a lack of respectHe was a bold and defiant little boy.She marched into the shop, (as) bold as brass (= without showing any respect), and demanded her money back.(formal) If I may be/make so bold (as to) is used as a polite way of asking for or suggesting something without, it is hoped, offending anyone else.If I may be so bold, you still haven't mentioned why you're here.