audacity
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for audacity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
“Somebody never pays his loans, yet he has the audacity to ask the bank for money.”
How to use audacity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
have the audacity to
sheer audacity
the audacity of hope
Etymology
From Latin audacia, "boldness," from audax, "bold."
Full origin of audacity →Frequently asked questions
What does “audacity” mean?
The word “audacity” means shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners. In plain terms, bold nerve — often used disapprovingly, as in "the audacity to...".
How do you pronounce “audacity”?
“Audacity” is pronounced aw-DA-sih-tee (/ɔˈdæ.sɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “audacity” in a sentence?
Here is “audacity” used in a sentence: “She had the audacity to ask for a refund after wearing the dress to a party.”
What part of speech is “audacity”?
“Audacity” is a noun.
Where does the word “audacity” come from?
The word “audacity” comes from Latin. From Latin audacia, "boldness," from audax, "bold.".
Is “audacity” a common word?
“Audacity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “audacity” have?
“Audacity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
