Definitions

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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The new Deep Temerity lift will be a fixed grip triple chair, covering 1,700 vertical feet in 7.3 minutes.

From Time Magazine Archive

The new Deep Temerity lift and terrain will open for the 2005-06 season.

From Time Magazine Archive

The continued investment at Aspen Highlands, including the opening of all of Highland Bowl and the new Deep Temerity lift is paying off.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sixty percent of the mountain will open, including Temerity, most of Steeplechase, runs in Olympic Bowl and most of the mid mountain intermediate and beginner runs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Temerity has already been punished for the attempt.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 by Various

Vocabulary lists containing temerity

To Kill a Mockingbird

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 20–25

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

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