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temerity

noun

/təˈmɛrɪti/

Meaning

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.

audacity, boldness, recklessness, nerve

caution, humility, timidity

have the temerity, show temerity, display temerity

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretic...

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; practicality.

A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.