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Temerity: meaning, definitions and examples

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temerity

 

[ tษ™หˆmษ›r.ษช.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

boldness, audacity

Temerity refers to excessive confidence or boldness that can often be perceived as rashness or recklessness. It implies a disregard for danger or consequences due to an overestimation of one's abilities. This quality can sometimes lead individuals to take risks that others would avoid, often resulting in unfavorable outcomes. While temerity can manifest as courage in some contexts, it usually carries a negative connotation, suggesting foolishness or imprudence.

Synonyms

audacity, boldness, brashness, foolhardiness, recklessness.

Examples of usage

  • His temerity in challenging the manager was surprising.
  • She showed temerity by investing all her savings in a risky business venture.
  • The climber's temerity put not only himself but also his team in danger.
  • Despite the warnings, their temerity led them to explore the abandoned building.

Translations

Translations of the word "temerity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น temeridade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฟเคšเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unerschrockenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketidakpedulian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทั‚ัƒั€ะฑะพั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brawura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่ƒ†ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท audace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temeridad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesaret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ชจํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุฃุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neohroลพenost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neohrozenosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฒ่Žฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drznost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrekki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temeridad

Etymology

The word 'temerity' originates from the Latin term 'temeritas', which is derived from 'temere', meaning 'by chance' or 'casually'. The incorporation of this term into English usage can be traced back to the 16th century. Initially, it was used to denote a sense of randomness or carelessness. Over time, the word evolved to signify a specific type of boldness that lacked consideration of danger or consequences. Its first recorded use in English appeared in the play 'The Nice Valour' by John Marston, where it captured the essence of reckless bravery. The evolution of 'temerity' reflects a gradual shift from a neutral description of chance occurrence to a more judgmental notion of foolhardiness and overconfidence.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,150, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.