as in gall
shameless boldness
she had the temerity to ask me if she could borrow some money even though she never repaid the last loan
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Recent Examples of temerity
Moyers had his enemies for having the temerity to criticize Ronald Reagan.
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Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Chuck Schumer wore a sense of betrayal on his face when Kristen Welker of NBC News had the temerity to confront him with his own remarks.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
In the beginning, many scoffed at the temerity of a peanut farmer and one-term governor running for the highest office in the land.
—Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The simple truth is that the DOJ is always on the warpath against businesses possessing the temerity to not just meet the needs of consumers, but lead them.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Chuck Schumer wore a sense of betrayal on his face when Kristen Welker of NBC News had the temerity to confront him with his own remarks.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
In the beginning, many scoffed at the temerity of a peanut farmer and one-term governor running for the highest office in the land.
—Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The simple truth is that the DOJ is always on the warpath against businesses possessing the temerity to not just meet the needs of consumers, but lead them.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temerity
Noun
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Her gall bladder and a large part of her liver were removed, according to a review of her medical records by The Times.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Two years later — after moving out of the house and into the garage — Ellie is working up the nerve to tackle her issue with Joel head-on.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Inflammation makes the corneal nerves more sensitive in people with dry eyes.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Though she was miffed, she was also impressed by his audacity.—
David Sheff,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Her last efforts to fight for herself and her children require audacity.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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The Knicks have pulled it off by being resilient, near perfect in spurts and with the help of arrogance from the opponent.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Temerity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temerity. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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