Dreistigkeit — meaning in English
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English meaning
- assurance noun A confident promise or statement meant to remove doubt.
- audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- brashness noun The characteristic of being brash.
- brazenness noun The characteristic of being brazen.
- effrontery noun Insolent and shameless audacity.
- insolence noun Rude, disrespectful, or arrogant behavior, especially toward someone owed respect.
- presumption noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
- temerity noun Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
Senses
Dreistigkeit is used for these senses in English:
- assurance Firmness of mind; undoubting steadiness; intrepidity, courage, or self-confidence.
- audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
- brashness The characteristic of being brash.
- brazenness The characteristic of being brazen.
- effrontery (uncountable) Insolent and shameless audacity.
- insolence Contemptible, ill-mannered conduct; insulting: arrogant, bold behaviour or attitude.
- presumption (dated) Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
- temerity (uncountable) Effrontery; impudence.
assurance — full definition
- noun A confident promise or statement meant to remove doubt.
- noun Confidence in oneself; self-assured certainty.
- noun British English term for insurance, especially life insurance.
audacity — full definition
- noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
- noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.