October 24, 2026

Temerity

noun

Definition

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity. Temerity implies recklessness — acting without adequate caution.

Example Sentence

“She had the temerity to correct the professor in front of the entire lecture hall.”

Etymology

From Latin temeritas (rashness), from temere (blindly, rashly).

Scrabble Score

T1E1M3E1R1I1T1Y4

TEMERITY scores 13 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

audacity boldness nerve rashness

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