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audacious

[ɔːˈdeɪʃəs]

audacious Definition

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; showing an impudent lack of respect.

Using audacious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "audacious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It was an audacious plan to steal the crown jewels.

  • Example

    She had the audacity to ask for a raise after only working there for a week.

  • Example

    His audacious behavior got him into trouble with the law.

audacious Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for audacious

Antonyms for audacious

Phrases with audacious

  • a bold or daring action taken in a situation where caution might be expected

    Example

    The company's audacious move to launch a new product line paid off handsomely.

  • an ambitious or challenging objective that requires boldness and courage to achieve

    Example

    The team set an audacious goal of winning the championship in their first year of competition.

  • a person who is bold, daring, and willing to take risks

    Example

    Her audacious personality made her stand out from the crowd.

Origins of audacious

from Latin 'audax', meaning 'daring'

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Summary: audacious in Brief

'Audacious' [ɔːˈdeɪʃəs] refers to a willingness to take bold and surprising risks, often with an impudent lack of respect. It can describe actions, behaviors, or personalities, as in 'His audacious behavior got him into trouble with the law.' 'Audacious' extends into phrases like 'audacious move,' and idioms like 'gutsy,' denoting courage and boldness.