How to Pronounce Audacity
Audacity
ɔ'dæsɪti
Syllables:
au·dac·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Audacity is the courage to do something bold or surprising, even if it might be risky.
Examples
- She had the audacity to ask the teacher for extra time on the test.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| have the audacity to | collocation | have the AU-da-ci-ty to | She had the audacity to challenge the decision. |
| show audacity | collocation | SHOW AU-da-ci-ty | He showed audacity by speaking out against injustice. |
| audacity of hope | collocation | AU-da-ci-ty of HOPE | The audacity of hope inspires many to keep going. |
| audacity to speak | collocation | AU-da-ci-ty to SPEAK | She had the audacity to speak up in the meeting. |
Fun Fact
Audacity comes from the Latin 'audacitas,' meaning boldness or daring, originally linked to the verb 'audere,' which means 'to dare'—highlighting courage rather than rudeness.
Word Family
noun
audacity
The quality of being confident and willing to take risks, often in a way that seems rude or surprising.
"She showed great audacity by speaking up in the meeting."
adjective
audacious
Showing a willingness to take risks or do something surprising, often in a confident way.
"His audacious plan impressed everyone."
adverb
audaciously
In a way that shows a willingness to take risks or be surprising.
"She audaciously asked for a raise during her first week at work."
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