AUDACIOUSNESS

• (noun) aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

  "he had the audacity to question my decision"

  synonyms : audacity

• (noun) fearless daring

  synonyms : audacity , temerity

  These words r closely allied n sense, but have a slight difference n their use & application. Temerity:`Boldness BUT w/ a reckless or rash connotation;an unreasonable contempt of danger as opposed 2 rushing n2 danger from thoughtlessness or impulse. -added by MS.DOUbT

  A friend of mine had the temerity to propose to his boss who was ten years elder to him. -added by Administrator

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