temerity
noun
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity; rash disregard for danger or the opinions of others.
Etymology
From Latin temeritas "chance, accident, rashness," from temere "blindly, rashly," literally "in the dark."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"He had the temerity to question the CEO directly."
- 2.
"She showed great temerity in speaking truth to power."
- 3.
"The temerity of the young soldier impressed his commanders."
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Fun Fact
Temerity implies boldness that is somewhat reckless or presumptuous. The Latin root temere (in the dark, blindly) suggests acting without seeing clearly—hence the connotation of rashness.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (T, E, M, E, R, I, T, Y)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "TE" at the start of words.
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