temerity (Meaning)

Wordnet

temerity (n)

fearless daring

Webster

Unreasonable contempt of danger; extreme venturesomeness; rashness; as, the temerity of a commander in war.

The explorer's temerity led him to undertake the perilous quest despite overwhelming odds.
It was sheer temerity for the novice climber to attempt the sheer rock face without proper gear.
The politician's temerity in making such baseless accusations shocked and angered the electorate.
The chef's temerity in experimenting with molecular gastronomy resulted in an inedible concoction.
The burglar's temerity in targeting a heavily guarded mansion was nothing short of foolhardy.
The investor's temerity in betting against the market's trend led to catastrophic losses.
The journalist's temerity in exposing government corruption put his own safety at great risk.
The CEO's temerity in making a bold acquisition without consulting the board of directors bordered on recklessness.
The student's temerity in challenging the professor's authority during class was both brave and presumptuous.
The surgeon's temerity in performing a high-risk operation with limited experience ultimately led to a tragic outcome.

fearless daringUnreasonable contempt of danger; extreme venturesomeness; rashness; as, the temerity of a commander in war.

audacity, arrogance, nerve,gall, hutzpah, chutzpah, crust,effrontery, cheekiness, presumption

hesitancy, diffidence, bashfulness, shyness, bashfulness, timidity,timidity, hesitancy, diffidence, modesty

The explorer's temerity led him to undertake the perilous quest despite overwhelming odds.

It was sheer temerity for the novice climber to attempt the sheer rock face without proper gear.

The politician's temerity in making such baseless accusations shocked and angered the electorate.

The chef's temerity in experimenting with molecular gastronomy resulted in an inedible concoction.