Audacity is a noun which refers effrontery, insolence or shameless boldness, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought or other restrictions. Its origin dates back to 1400-50 when it was derived from the Latin word audacite.
Pronunciation: aw-das-i-tee
Meanings of Audacity
1. An act of fearless daring or recklessness
2. Intrepidity or insolent heedlessness to restraints
3. Aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
Master’s Tip to Learn Audacity
Audacity can be remembered by relating it to audition. When you go for some audition you need to be bold and daring.
Interestingly, audacity can be related to ‘Audi’ which is the luxury car manufacturer company. For 80% of the population buying an Audi car would be a bold and reckless prospect.
Sentence Examples for Audacity:
1. I was appalled to see his audacity in how he was talking to the principal.
2. He had the audacity to question the judge.
3. Her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him.
