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audacious
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; showing a lack of respect or impudence. Can be used both positively (brave) and negatively (recklessly bold).
Etymology
From Latin "audax" (genitive "audacis") meaning "bold, daring," from "audere" meaning "to dare." Entered English through French "audacieux" in the 16th century. Related to "audio" (from "audire" - to hear) through the Proto-Indo-European root.
Usage Examples
"Her audacious plan to sail around the world solo at age 16 inspired millions."
"The startup's audacious goal of colonizing Mars seemed impossible at first."
"His audacious lie about his credentials was eventually discovered."
Synonyms
- Bold
- Daring
- Fearless
- Adventurous
- Brazen
Antonyms
- Cautious
- Timid
- Conservative
- Careful
- Modest
Fun Facts
- Steve Jobs was known for making "audacious" claims at Apple product launches, many of which seemed impossible but came true.
- The phrase "audacious hope" gained prominence through Barack Obama's book "The Audacity of Hope."
- In psychology, moderate audacity is linked to innovation and entrepreneurship, while excessive audacity can lead to recklessness.
Word Family
- Audacity (noun): Willingness to take bold risks or rude boldness
- Audaciously (adverb): In an audacious manner
- Audaciousness (noun): The quality of being audacious
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