audacity
/ɔˈdæsəti/
noun
- The willingness to take bold risks; daring or bravery.
- The scientist's audacity led to a breakthrough in renewable energy.
- She had the audacity to quit her job and travel the world alone.
- It took audacity to stand up to the bully in front of everyone.
- Rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence.
- I can't believe she had the audacity to show up uninvited.
- He had the audacity to blame me for his own mistake.
- The audacity of the politician lying to the public angered voters.