audacity
Translation
boldness, daring, impudence
Examples
He had the audacity to ask for a pay rise.
He had the audacity to ask for a pay raise.
Her audacity on the battlefield was legendary.
Her audacity on the battlefield was legendary.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) have the audacity to do sth. He had the audacity to ask for a pay raise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boldness, nerve, impudence; Antonyms: timidity, cowardice
Etymology
From Latin 'audax' (bold). The suffix '-ity' forms a noun indicating a quality.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is 'audacious'. Audacity is the quality they possess.