Pronunciation: /ɔˈdæsəti/
noun boldness or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety or conventional thought
A1 She had the audacity to ask for a refund without a receipt.
A2 I can't believe his audacity in asking for a raise after only working here for a month.
B1 The politician's audacity in making promises he couldn't keep was widely criticized.
B2 Her audacity in challenging the CEO's decision paid off as she was promoted to a higher position.
C1 The artist's audacity in pushing boundaries and experimenting with new techniques set her apart from her peers.
C2 His audacity in attempting to climb Mount Everest without any prior experience was both impressive and foolhardy.
formal The audacity of the criminal to commit such a heinous act is truly appalling.
informal I can't believe the audacity of him to ask for a raise after just starting the job.
slang Her audacity knows no bounds, she actually thought she could get away with cheating on the test.
figurative The audacity of the storm to knock down trees and power lines was a sight to behold.
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