audacity
noun
au·dac·i·ty
ȯ-ˈda-sə-tē 
plural audacities
1
: the quality or state of being audacious: such as
a
: intrepid boldness
knights admired for their audacity
b
: bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints
had the audacity to defy his boss
2
: an audacious act
—usually used in plural
Her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him.—
Edith Wharton
Edith WhartonExamples of audacity in a Sentence
I could not believe their audacity.
He had the audacity to suggest that it was all my fault.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 21 May 2025
Chen dives into this conceit with the audacity required to make the project compelling.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Armed with flamboyant charisma, virtuosic musicality, and a penchant for genre-defying audacity, the Argentine duo represent a new wave of artistry that refuses to fit neatly into any box.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Born Percy Miller, Master P’s story is one of audacity and ambition.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Audacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audacity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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