audacity

Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 External links

[edit] English

Wikipedia

This entry needs quotations to illustrate usage. If you come across any interesting, durably archived, quotes then please add them!

[edit] Etymology

From Mediaeval Latin audacitas < Latin audax (“‘bold’”) < audeō (“‘I am bold, I dare’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[edit] Noun

audacity (plural audacities)

1. Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

   The brash private had the audacity to criticize the general.

2. Fearless, intrepid daring.

[edit] Synonyms

• (insolent boldness): audaciousness, outdaciousness, temerity

[edit] Related terms

• audacious

[edit] Translations

[edit] External links

• audacity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• audacity in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• audacity at OneLook® Dictionary Search