audacious
Translation
audacious, daring, bold, reckless
Examples
He made an audacious attempt to climb the mountain.
He made an audacious attempt to climb the mountain.
It was an audacious claim to be the best.
It was an audacious claim to be the best.
Grammar Patterns
((an audacious + noun)) a bold or daring (noun) He made an audacious attempt to climb the mountain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bold, daring, brave; Antonyms: timid, cautious
Etymology
From Latin 'audax' (bold), from 'audere' (to dare).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has the 'audacity' to do something bold. It can be positive (brave) or negative (rude).