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Kühnheit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • audacity noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
  • daring adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
  • gutsiness noun Courage and determination shown when facing something hard.
  • intrepidness noun Boldness and courage shown when facing something dangerous or difficult.
  • temerity noun Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
  • valiance noun The state of being brave: heroism, courage or valor.

Senses

Kühnheit is used for these senses in English:

  • audacity Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
  • audacity Fearlessness, intrepidity or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.
  • daring Boldness.
  • daringness The state or quality of being daring.
  • intrepidness The quality of being intrepid; bravery.
  • temerity (uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
  • valiance The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.

audacity — full definition

  1. noun Shocking boldness or nerve, especially when it disregards normal limits or manners.
  2. noun Fearless daring; the willingness to take big risks.

daring — full definition

  1. adj Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
  2. adj Sexually provocative or unconventional, especially of clothing or art.
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