audacity
2 synonyms and 0 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
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use audacity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.