Temerity (N)
Pronunciation: /tɪˈmɛrɪti/
Word Meaning:
- Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity or recklessness, especially when considered disrespectful or rude.
Uses in Sentence:
- His temerity in questioning the authority figures led to severe consequences.
- She had the temerity to demand a raise after only a month on the job.
Synonyms:
- Audacity, boldness, impudence, nerve, gall
- Bravery, courage, fearlessness, confidence
Antonyms:
- Timidity, meekness, modesty, reserve
- Caution, prudence, discretion, humility
Word Meaning in Hindi: ढीठता (Dheetata), बेहिसाब हिम्मत (Behisaab Himmat), निडरता (Nidarata)
Word uses in Hindi:
- उनकी संविदानशील और बड़ी हिम्मत ने प्राधिकरणीय आंकड़ों का प्रश्न करने की कमी की। (His conscientious and great temerity questioned the authoritarian figures.)
- उसने केवल नौकरी पर एक महीने बाद मांग करने की बेहिसाब हिम्मत की। (She had the temerity to demand a raise after only a month on the job.)