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        au·dac·i·ty

        audacity

         
         
        pronunciation:
        aw dae sih ti
        part of speech: noun
        inflections: audacities
        definition 1: courage or boldness often combined with daring or recklessness.
        Her audacity in exposing her corrupt boss surprised everyone.
        synonyms:
        boldness, bravery, courage, daring, fearlessness
        similar words:
        grit
        definition 2: boldness that is shameless or rude.
        I can't believe you have the audacity to ask me for help after the shameful way you treated me in the past.
        similar words:
        arrogance, brass, cheek, lip, nerve