audacious
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7.6
- adjective
- /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
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audaz
- The demonstrations grew larger and more audacious as the opposition grew.
- audacious claim
- more audacious
- most audacious
And so, so it's such an audacious thing to say.
- And so, so it's such an audacious thing to say.
- Let's see, this is the audacious lipstick in the shade Ava.
- Humility and and on the other side, blind, audacious, optimistic conviction.
- And a big hairy, audacious scary goal.
- Someone's asked me what's next in terms of your big hairy audacious goals?
- So I think it's OK to have big audacious goals and have that very clear in your mind.
- So it's bigger than that, that and then that and the, your big audacious goal, like ours was when I first got the job.
Examples
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Is it not a most audacious plan?
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The result would be one of the most audacious and brilliant campaigns in history.
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First, you have to have audacious goals, big dreams.
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First you have to have audacious goals, big dreams.
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So I think it's OK to have big audacious goals and have that very clear in your mind.
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It's... audacious of you to come here, and present yourself married, as if it were your right to be our queen.
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So at the end of the day, we have a big hairy, audacious idea.
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I think you all will agree that was a most audacious plan brilliantly executed.
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Ask big, audacious questions, don't settle for lazy answers.
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Her audacious decision to launch a start-up in the competitive market surprised everyone.
Synonyms
906
1.0
Has courage when facing danger, pain or fear
170
4.2
Risky or not likely to work
117
3.4
Shows courage in dangerous or hard situations
65
3.6
Willing to try new and sometimes risky things
43
5.8
Bold and unusual in style, likely to surprise people
37
7.3
Showing no shame or respect for rules
23
7.9
A person who is not afraid of danger and willing to try risky things
18
8.2
Very brave and willing to take big risks
15
9.0
Bold and impressive in a way that attracts attention
7
8.2
Being new and unusual in art, fashion, or music
5
7.4
Clearly not hidden and showing no shame
5
7.2
Bold and showy in a way people may find rude
4
4.9
Willing to try new, risky activities
3
4.9
Brave and willing to face danger or hard times
3
3.4
Willing to take risks to try new things
3
8.2
Showing bold, daring actions in a showy, adventurous way
2
7.9
A person who is brave and not afraid to face danger
1
6.9
Very bold and without shame, for example a lie told openly without hiding it
1
7.5
Showing courage in dangerous or risky situations
1
7.4
Willing to take risks and try new things
1
7.9
Willing to try new and risky things
1
6.1
Bold and willing to take dangerous risks
Very bold and original, often challenging old ideas and limits
Not feeling afraid when facing danger or difficulty
Taking bold risks in politics or government policy
Very bold in a way that ignores danger
Being too brave in a way that is foolish and dangerous
Showing no shame and acting very boldly
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
audacious = audacity (transparent) = audac + ous
The adjective is predictably formed from the noun 'audacity' using the regular adjectival suffix '-ous', so its meaning relates directly to 'audacity'.
Etymology
The word audacious comes from the Latin verb audēre, meaning 'to dare', and you can see the same root in audacity. So, audacious describes someone who is willing to take bold, risky actions.