audacity

/ɔˈdæsəti/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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