noun
- excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
Usage: formal
Examples
- He had the temerity to criticize his boss in front of everyone.
- I can’t believe she had the temerity to ask for a raise after being late every day.
- The student’s temerity in challenging the professor’s theory impressed the class.
- It took considerable temerity to speak out against the popular policy.
- His temerity in attempting the dangerous climb without proper equipment was foolish.
- She showed remarkable temerity by confronting the bully directly.