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temerity

🇬🇧 UK/ti'merәti/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Reckless boldness or audacity, especially in a way that shows disregard for danger or social norms.

鲁莽，冒失；厚颜无耻

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
temerityother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.have the temerity竟敢，胆敢
  • 2.show temerity表现出鲁莽
  • 3.[sheer temerity]十足的厚颜无耻
  • 4.temerity to do something胆大妄为地做某事

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He had the temerity to question the CEO's decision in front of everyone.

  • 2.

    She showed remarkable temerity by challenging the established scientific consensus.

  • 3.

    No one else had the temerity to speak up against the corrupt official.

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