English / word
audacity
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a willingness to take bold risks, or rude, disrespectful behavior; impudence
In context
01
He had the audacity to ask for a raise after being late every day.
02
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Synonyms
boldness,nerve,impudence
Antonyms
timidity,modesty,politeness
Collocations
have the audacity,sheer audacity,incredible audacity