temerity

Definitions

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Reckless disregard of danger; foolhardiness.

Examples

He had the temerity to question the CEO's decision in front of the entire board of directors.

It took a great deal of temerity for the young explorer to venture into the uncharted cave alone.

Synonyms

audacity boldness effrontery nerve presumption rashness gumption

Antonyms

timidity shyness caution diffidence hesitation meekness circumspection