Word meaning
temerity
noun · tuh-MAIR-ih-tee
What does temerity mean?
Temerity means excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Temerity in a sentence
“He had the temerity to ask for a raise on his first day.”
Synonyms for temerity
- audacity
- nerve
- gall
Where does temerity come from?
From Latin temere, "rashly."
How to remember temerity
- Say it out loud a few times: tuh-MAIR-ih-tee.
- Write one sentence of your own using temerity, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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