audacious

/ɔˈdeɪʃəs/
adjective
  1. Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; daring.
    • Her audacious plan to start a business with no money surprised everyone.
    • The artist's audacious use of color made the painting unforgettable.
    • The explorer made an audacious attempt to climb the mountain in winter.
  2. Showing a lack of respect or politeness; impudent.
    • It was audacious of him to interrupt the CEO during the meeting.
    • She made an audacious remark about her boss's decision.
    • The student gave an audacious reply to the teacher's question.
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