audaciousness
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7.7
- noun
- /ɔːˈdeɪʃəsnəs/
- The audaciousness of his proposal shocked the committee, prompting a lively debate.
Examples
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This audaciousness also represented a response to the increasingly racist attacks on Obama, attacks that were taken very personally by people of color generally and African Americans in particular.
Blog text (8) -
but you have still the audaciousness and courage to go forward,
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but you have still the audaciousness and courage to go forward,
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Similarly, I have also learned the importance of reminding my students of the dangerous tendency to exaggerate the contributions that such projects can make to Native communities, making reference to the audaciousness of nineteenth-century non-Indian "reformers" setting out to "resolve the Indian question" at Lake Mohonk conferences.
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Her audaciousness inspired others to take risks and pursue their dreams.
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Everyone admired her audaciousness when she spoke out against the injustice.
Synonyms
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2.3
A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear
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6.0
Readiness to take bold risks that may shock people or break rules
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9.5
A bold, shameless confidence that can shock or impress people
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3.2
Courage to take risks or face danger
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9.9
Bold confidence that ignores danger
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4.1
Not being afraid in danger or trouble
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3.8
A wish to take risks and try new things
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6.8
A way of acting that is too bold, loud, and rude
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7.3
Shameless boldness that ignores what people consider proper
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5.2
Bold, lively words or actions that can seem rude
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3.2
Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away
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4.4
Willingness to take risks and try new things
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4.9
Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty
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3.7
Rude confidence that shows a lack of respect for others
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7.0
Bold playful behaviour that is a little rude
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7.0
Bold behaviour that is rude and makes people uncomfortable
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6.6
A bold, rude way of behaving that upsets people
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3.8
Being brave and willing to take risks
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8.8
Very bold acts that risk serious harm
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9.1
Bold, dangerous actions done without care for safety
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Etymology
The word audaciousness comes from the old Latin verb audēre, meaning 'to dare', and is the same root behind audacity, so think of it like the simple English word 'dare'. So audaciousness is the quality of being bold or fearless, and sometimes it can mean being rude or disrespectful.