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temerity

nounHigh-frequency wordMore T words

reckless boldness or nerve disregarding danger

Word origin: From Latin temere, rashly or blindly.

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In a sentence

Temerity in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing temerity in a sentence.

He had the temerity to lecture the Nobel laureate on her own field of study.

The junior analyst had the temerity to challenge the firm's chief economist during the open forum.

Synonyms
audacityboldnessnerverecklessness
Antonyms
cautiontimidityprudence
Usage & nuance

Using “temerity” well

Temerity denotes reckless boldness that disregards danger or propriety, usually with a disapproving edge. It is the opposite of caution or timidity, and it should not be confused with timidity despite the similar sound.

Common questions

Questions about “temerity

Temerity (noun) means reckless boldness or nerve disregarding danger
Here is temerity used in an example sentence: "He had the temerity to lecture the Nobel laureate on her own field of study." Another example: "The junior analyst had the temerity to challenge the firm's chief economist during the open forum."
Common synonyms for temerity include audacity, boldness, nerve, recklessness.
Antonyms of temerity include caution, timidity, prudence.
Clusters with audacity, boldness, and recklessness in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms caution, timidity, and prudence may anchor the contrasting choice.
Yes. Temerity is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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