audacity

Noun

Meaning

Daring spirit, resolution, or confidence; venturesomeness.

Reckless daring; presumptuous impudence; -- implying a contempt of law or moral restraints.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

temerity audaciousness moxie spunk spirit nerve brass aggression sauce courage daring bravery heroism defiance arrogance
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Antonyms

aspen reserve care respect concern fear
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Hypernyms

face nerve brass daring cheek boldness

Hyponyms

assumption presumption effrontery presumptuousness

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Examples

he had the audacity to question my decision Source: Internet

As a consequence of his vision and audacity, there was now a land free from kings, a vast continent for new beginnings. Source: Internet

At least you had the audacity to draw the battle line clearly in the sand between homosexuality and Christianity. Source: Internet

An example of this, covered by the New York Times: the infamous Lena Dunham, a white woman, was publicly angered by Odell Beckham Jr’s “audacity” not to be attracted to her. Source: Internet

Butcher's audacity to challenge the Seven infuriated Lamplighter. Source: Internet

By contrast, his rival Rene Belloq is killed for having the audacity to try to communicate directly with God. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

audacious person audaciously audaciousness audad audator temporis acti audav