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noun

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as in nerve
shameless boldness it takes an incredible amount of sauciness to ask a total stranger what her age is

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saucy

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adjective

ˈsȯ-sē How to pronounce saucy (audio)
as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments

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Recent Examples of sauciness
Noun
Lace and leather gloves sourced from vintage costumers added a touch of sauciness to Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera evening dresses worn to the ballet and and the theater. — Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 2026
Adjective
Serve these saucy wings a la carte or with sides of your choosing. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 Interested in the saucy findings? — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sauciness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauciness
  1. nerve
  2. gall
  3. arrogance
  4. brashness
  5. confidence
Noun
  • Chili introduces capsaicin, which activates nerves responsible for sensing heat rather than taste.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The stage was set this past summer, and Lincoln Riley was a ball of nerves.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of nerve
Noun
  • To tell if an abnormal growth on a tree is a burl or a gall, compare the outer surface and texture of the growth.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Many of the trees with the OXO gene unexpectedly developed large abnormal growths called galls, grew slower and showed other symptoms of poor health.
    — Steve Strauss, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of gall
Noun
  • The combination of arrogance and doctored intelligence that led the United States and its allies into the 2003 Iraq War is almost made for Hollywood.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • This psychological phenomenon explains why initial impressions can be so strong, leading managers to react differently to similar employees, seeing confidence in one and arrogance in another.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.
    — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • Set the scene Sexy without being pretentious and bold without the brashness, Il Sereno is a lesson in artful restraint.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of brashness
Noun
  • Once at the top of the mile-long climb, only one nit had come off the battery, and the Vienna flew down the backside of the hill at over 30 mph with confidence.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • More broadly, Iran’s attacks have also punctured confidence and security in the Gulf, disrupting tourism and air travel in a key global transport node, and prompting some expats to flee.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of confidence

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