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