😏Audacity

noun
/ɔːˈdæsəti/

Meaning

willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence
the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful boldness
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example Sentences

He had the audacity to ask for a raise after being late every day.

He had the audacity to question the professor in class.

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

Synonyms

boldness, nerve, impudence, cheek, courage, fearlessness, daring, bravery
Entry 1
boldness, nerve, impudence, cheek
Entry 2
boldness, courage, nerve, fearlessness, daring
Entry 3
boldness, fearlessness, bravery

Antonyms

timidity, respect, politeness, modesty, shyness, caution, cowardice, hesitation
Entry 1
timidity, respect, politeness, modesty
Entry 2
timidity, shyness, caution
Entry 3
timidity, cowardice, hesitation

Collocations

have the audacity, sheer audacity, incredible audacity, show audacity, remarkable audacity
Entry 1
have the audacity, sheer audacity, incredible audacity
Entry 2
have the audacity, show audacity, remarkable audacity

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