audacious

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Derived terms 1.3.4 Related terms 1.3.5 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin bold.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

[edit] Adjective

audacious (comparative more audacious, superlative most audacious)

1. Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
2. Impudent.

[edit] Synonyms

• (willing to take bold risks): bold, daring, temeritous, temerarious

[edit] Antonyms

• (willing to take bold risks): shy, cautious, prudent

[edit] Derived terms

• audaciously
• audaciousness

[edit] Related terms

• audacity
• outdaciousness

[edit] Translations