Words For Boldness And Courage

adjective showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

• The audacious plan to build a new skyscraper was met with skepticism from city officials.
• She made an audacious move by asking her boss for a raise on her first day of work.
• That dude is so audacious, always pushing the boundaries and taking risks.
• His audacious dreams of becoming a famous actor seemed out of reach, but he never gave up.

adjective Outspoken is an adjective that describes someone who is candid and forthright in expressing their opinions or beliefs.

• The outspoken professor always shared his opinions during faculty meetings.
• She's known for being very outspoken about politics on social media.
• That guy is so outspoken, he never holds back.
• Her outspoken nature was like a breath of fresh air in the stuffy office environment.

noun excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

• Her temerity in challenging the status quo was met with mixed reactions from her colleagues.
• I can't believe his temerity to ask for a raise after only working here for a month.
• That guy has some serious temerity to think he can outsmart the boss.
• The temerity of the storm to challenge the sturdy oak tree was evident in the way it shook its branches violently.