temerity — excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
Pronunciation (IPA): /təˈmerəti/
Korean meaning: 무모한 대담함, 무례함
Korean pronunciation: 터**메**러티
Example Sentences
- The student had the temerity to correct the professor's pronunciation in front of the entire class.
- I can't believe he had the temerity to ask for a raise after being late every day this month.
- Her temerity in challenging the traditional policies led to significant reforms.
temerity
NOUN//təˈmerəti//
excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
A hiker shows temerity by ignoring cliff safety barriers
Temp worker boldly touches rare gems with excessive confidence
Temerity wins celebrity through sincerity!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'temeritas' meaning recklessness or rashness, derived from 'temerarius' (rash, reckless). The word entered English through Old French in the 15th century.
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📝Examples
“The student had the temerity to correct the professor's pronunciation in front of the entire class.”
“I can't believe he had the temerity to ask for a raise after being late every day this month.”
“Her temerity in challenging the traditional policies led to significant reforms.”
“The rookie had the temerity to suggest a completely different strategy to the veteran coach.”
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