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temerity

[tuh-mer-i-tee] / təˈmɛr ɪ ti /
NOUN
nerve, audacity
Synonyms
STRONG
assurance boldness brass carelessness daring effrontery foolhardiness forwardness gall hardihood hastiness heedlessness impertinence impetuosity imprudence impudence impulsiveness indiscretion intrepidity intrusiveness overconfidence pluck precipitancy precipitateness precipitation presumption rashness recklessness rudeness thoughtlessness venturesomeness
Antonyms
STRONG
carefulness caution cowardice fear humility manners modesty politeness shyness
WEAK
care forethought hesitation

Example Sentences

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This has created what McElligott described as an asymmetric opportunity for any investor with the temerity to bet on a big rebound.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Nora can’t believe he has the temerity to ask her to star in his next work after many years of estrangement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

How many generals and admirals in the audience were appalled that this talk show host and former major in the National Guard had the temerity to sneer at experienced combat commanders?

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2025

Nevertheless, we're currently witnessing the temerity of the U.S.

From Salon • May 8, 2025

Colonel Gerineldo Márquez, who fought for defeat with as much conviction and loyalty as he had previously fought for victory, reproached him for his useless temerity.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.