AUDACITY


Meaning of AUDACITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ȯ-ˈda-sə-tē ]

noun

( plural -ties )

Etymology: Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax

Date: 15th century

1. : the quality or state of being audacious: as

a. : intrepid boldness

b. : bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints

had the audacity to defy his boss

2. : an audacious act — usually used in plural

her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him — Edith Wharton

Synonyms: see temerity

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.