audacity
Translation
audacity, boldness, nerve, impudence
Examples
He had the audacity to challenge the CEO.
He had the audacity to challenge the CEO.
Her audacity in battle was legendary.
Her audacity in battle was legendary.
Grammar Patterns
have the audacity to ((do sth.)) to be bold enough to do something He had the audacity to ask for more money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boldness, nerve, impudence; Antonyms: timidity, caution
Etymology
From Latin 'audacitas', from 'audax' (bold). It's the noun form of 'audacious'.
Memory Tips
'Audacity' is the quality of being 'audacious'.