temerity
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9.9
- noun
- /təˈmɛrɪti/
- Formal
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temeridad
- She had the temerity to challenge the status quo, despite the risks involved.
He also says carelessness can look like good nature, temerity like courage.
- He also says carelessness can look like good nature, temerity like courage.
- And he said, I'm going to fire O'Neill for the temerity to say that, you know, we have to raise taxes to finance the war.
- We are mitigating temerity to call out their sell out stink the next time you make that statement.
Examples
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This once fine city has become a cesspit of crime, our streets are awash with drugs, and he has the temerity to accuse me of criminality.
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And he said, I'm going to fire O'Neill for the temerity to say that, you know, we have to raise taxes to finance the war.
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Nobody thought that Putin would have the temerity or the capacity to do this.
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I mean, you of all people have the temerity to question my integrity?
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And to think that they have the temerity to complain about Fox News.
Blog text (23) -
Only a human being would have the temerity to quote The Tragic Decision in reference to a child custody case.
Fiction book (1999) -
But at the most basic level, I also have the temerity to want to be treated decently.
Blog text (8) -
Marveling at her temerity, she followed it.
Fiction book (1992) -
Parker had the temerity to finally respond to Brunner's relentless attacks with an attack of her own.
Blog text (8) -
Since then, he has deservedly lived in such disgrace for his temerity in exposing men of honor.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
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6.0
Readiness to take bold risks that may shock people or break rules
32
7.7
Confident, showy behavior meant to impress or hide fear
21
9.5
A bold, shameless confidence that can shock or impress people
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7.7
Rude boldness that shows little respect for others
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3.7
Rude confidence that shows a lack of respect for others
3
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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5.6
Acting or speaking quickly without thinking about the bad results
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8.7
Being too confident in a rude way
Bold, fearless action that can seem rude
Being much more sure of yourself than you should be
Too much confidence that ignores other people's views
Too much confidence that makes you act without respect, for example interrupting others
Antonyms
How Bold
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word temerity comes from the Latin root temere, which means 'rashly' or 'without care' and is still seen in Spanish temerario 'reckless'. So, temerity is a kind of boldness that ignores danger or the rules.