Main Entry: au·dac·i·ty

Pronunciation: \ȯ-ˈda-sə-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural au·dac·i·ties

Etymology: Middle English audacite, from Latin audac-, audax

Date: 15th century

1 : the quality or state of being audacious: as a : intrepid boldness b : bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints <had the audacity to defy his boss>
2 : an audacious act —usually used in plural <her worst audacities did not seem to surprise him — Edith Wharton>

synonyms see temerity