Meaning of audacity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɔˈdæsədi/

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  1. Noun

    audacity

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from medieval Latin audacitas, from audax, audac-‘bold’ (see audacious)

    Definitions

    1. fearless daring
  2. 2. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

    Examples

    • « he had the audacity to question my decision »

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