How do you use the word temerity in a sentence?

Answer 1

Synonyms: assurance, boldness, brass, carelessness, daring, effrontery, foolhardiness, forwardness, gall, hardihood, hastiness, heedlessness, impertinence, impetuosity, imprudence, impudence, impulsiveness, indiscretion, intrepidity, intrusiveness, overconfidence, pluck, precipitancy, precipitateness, precipitation, presumption, rashness, recklessness, rudeness, thoughtlessness, venturesomeness

Answer 2

The motor cross racer attempted to jump the Grand Canyon- a temerity not even the biggest dare devil would do.

Answer 3

A few of the ladies had the temerity to call, but none were received, and the only sign of life about the place was the Negro man...

William Faulkner

Answer 4

Example sentence - Cassie continued with temerity as she judged people she did not know.

Answer 5

Temerity is an English word that means excessive confidence, audacity or authority. It often has a more positive connotation then boastful or arrogant.