Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun audaciousness

2 senses of audaciousness

Sense 1
audacity, audaciousness, temerity -- (fearless daring)
       => boldness, daring, hardiness, hardihood -- (the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"; "the plan required great hardiness of heart")

Sense 2
audacity, audaciousness -- (aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery; "he had the audacity to question my decision")
       => boldness, nerve, brass, face, cheek -- (impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty")

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