English dictionary

temerity

/t/@/'m/E/r/I/t/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

fearless daring

noun.attribute

Synonyms audaciousness audacity

Source: WordNet 3.0
Unreasonable contempt of danger; extreme venturesomeness; rashness; as, the <i>temerity</i> of a commander in war.

noun

Source: webster1913