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- [tuh-mer-i-tee]
- /təˈmɛr ɪ ti/
- /təˈmer.ɪ.ti/
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- [tuh-mer-i-tee]
- /təˈmɛr ɪ ti/
Definitions of temerity word
- noun temerity reckless boldness; rashness. 1
- noun temerity boldness, cheek 1
- uncountable noun temerity If you say that a person has the temerity to do something, you are annoyed about something they have done which you think showed a lack of respect. 0
- noun temerity rashness or boldness 0
- noun temerity foolish or rash boldness; foolhardiness; recklessness 0
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Origin of temerity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English temeryte < Latin temeritās hap, chance, rashness, equivalent to temer(e) by chance, rashly + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Temerity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
temerity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
temerity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for temerity
noun temerity
- assurance — If you give someone an assurance that something is true or will happen, you say that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, in order to make them feel less worried.
- audacity — Audacity is audacious behaviour.
- bravura — If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance.
- bravure — Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer.
- cheek — Your cheeks are the sides of your face below your eyes.
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