audacity

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence

the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful boldness

Example Sentences

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

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

He had the audacity to question the professor in class.

Synonyms

boldness, fearlessness, bravery, nerve, impudence, cheek, courage, daring

Entry 1

boldness, fearlessness, bravery

Entry 2

boldness, nerve, impudence, cheek

Entry 3

boldness, courage, nerve, fearlessness, daring

Antonyms

timidity, cowardice, hesitation, respect, politeness, modesty, shyness, caution

Entry 1

timidity, cowardice, hesitation

Entry 2

timidity, respect, politeness, modesty

Entry 3

timidity, shyness, caution

Collocations

have the audacity, sheer audacity, incredible audacity, show audacity, remarkable audacity

Entry 2

have the audacity, sheer audacity, incredible audacity

Entry 3

have the audacity, show audacity, remarkable audacity