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temerity - Dictionary definition and meaning for temerity

TEMERITY

(noun) fearless daring
synonyms : audaciousness , audacity
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

Mnemonics for temerity

(Tag: ) Temerity (boldness) is the opposite of timidity, which means fear or shyness.
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(Tag: ) T+ marry+t...if u will break d word like dis den u will find out meaning...Think like dis dat v need alot of BOLDNESS to marry,v hav 2hold our NERVE b4 dis step
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(Tag: ) remember the word tremor.. meaning shaking with fear so a temer person doesn't have tremors...
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(Tag: ) temerity is opposite of timorous which means timid in nature
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(Tag: ) Use the verb "temper" which means to restrain/ control. Fear nor danger could TEMPER his TEMERITY.
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