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temerity

Temerity (noun) means Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

noun
1
Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
2
An act or case of reckless boldness.
3
Effrontery; impudence.
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Etymology

From Middle English temerite, temeryte, from Old French temerité, from Latin temeritās (“chance, accident, rashness”), from temere (“by chance, casually, rashly”). By surface analysis, temer(arious) + -ity.

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What is the meaning of temerity?

"temerity" (noun) means reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

What are the different meanings of temerity?

"temerity" has 3 main meanings: 1. Reckless boldness; foolish bravery; 2. An act or case of reckless boldness; 3. Effrontery; impudence.

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