audacity

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ɔːˈdæ.sɪ.ti//
United States//ɔˈdæ.sɪ.ti//
United States/[ɔˈdæ.sɪ.ɾi]/
//ɑˈdæ.sɪ.ti//
/[ɑˈdæ.sɪ.ɾi]/

Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

noun

1
Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
The brash private had the audacity to criticize the general.
Somebody never pays his loans, yet he has the audacity to ask the bank for money.
2
Fearlessness, intrepidity or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.

Etymology

From Middle English audacite, from Medieval Latin audācitās (whence -acity), from Latin audāx (“bold”), from audeō (“to be bold, to dare”).

Forms

plural: audacities

Au · A language spoken in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea.Aubrey · An English patronymic surname.auction · A public event where goods or property are sold to the…

audacity · Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

Audi · A German car manufacturer audible · Able to be heard.audience · A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large…

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