temerity [noun]

Definition of temerity:

  • Reckless boldness or audacity.
  • Fearless daring

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Opposite/Antonyms of temerity:


Sentence/Example of temerity:

He had the temerity to challenge the authority of the king.

She had the temerity to ask for a raise after only working there for a month.

It took a great deal of temerity to speak out against the dictator.

He had the temerity to insult the queen.

She had the temerity to argue with her boss.

It took a lot of temerity to jump out of the plane.

He had the temerity to question the professor's expertise.

She had the temerity to interrupt the president's speech.

It took a great deal of temerity to sail into the storm.

He had the temerity to criticize the mayor's policies.

She had the temerity to ask for a second helping.

It took a lot of temerity to climb the mountain.

He had the temerity to disagree with the expert.

She had the temerity to ask for a raise on her first day.

It took a great deal of temerity to swim in the shark-infested waters.

He had the temerity to insult the coach.

She had the temerity to argue with the police officer.

It took a lot of temerity to bungee jump.

He had the temerity to question the doctor's diagnosis.

She had the temerity to ask for a refund after the concert was canceled.

The bold realist whose candor, even temerity, was legendary turned out to have been hiding a secret.