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temerity
Temerity (noun) means Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
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1
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."
— , Edgar Rice Burroughs (1913)
2
A particular action that shows foolish bravery.
3
Rude boldness towards someone; a lack of respect.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English temerite or temeryte, which derived from Old French temerité, itself from Latin temeritās (“chance, accident, rashness”), from temere (“by chance, casually, rashly”). Analysed by form, it is temer(arious) + -ity.
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What is the meaning of temerity?
"temerity" (noun) means bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger.
What is another word for temerity?
Other words for "temerity" include audaciousness, audacity.
What is the opposite of temerity?
Opposites of "temerity" include circumspection, timidity, caution, wariness.
What are the different meanings of temerity?
"temerity" has 3 main meanings: 1. Bravery that is foolish because it ignores real danger; 2. A particular action that shows foolish bravery; 3. Rude boldness towards someone; a lack of respect.
