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temerity in German

temerity in German is Kühnheit, Unbesonnenheit, Verwegenheit — temerity means bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.

temerity in German

Kühnheit
noun
(uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
Unbesonnenheit
noun
(uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
Verwegenheit
noun
(uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
Frechheit
noun
(uncountable) Effrontery; impudence.
Unverfrorenheit
noun
(uncountable) Effrontery; impudence.
Dreistigkeit
noun
(uncountable) Effrontery; impudence.
Stirn
noun
(uncountable) Effrontery; impudence.
Unverschämtheit
noun
(uncountable) Effrontery; impudence.

What does "temerity" mean?

  1. noun Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
    "I am surprised that you, sir, a man of letters yourself, should have the temerity so to interrupt the progress of science."
  2. noun A particular action that shows foolish bravery.
  3. noun Rude boldness towards someone; a lack of respect.
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temerity in a sentence

  • I am surprised that you, sir, a man of letters yourself, should have the temerity so to interrupt the progress of science.

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What is "temerity" in German?
"temerity" in German is Kühnheit, Unbesonnenheit, Verwegenheit. temerity means: Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
Are there other ways to say "temerity" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "temerity": Kühnheit, Unbesonnenheit, Verwegenheit, Frechheit, Unverfrorenheit, Dreistigkeit.
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