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temerity

IPA pronunciation: /təˈmer.ə.ti/

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Russian meaning

Безрассудная смелость, дерзость

English definition

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Example

He had the temerity to question the validity of centuries of orthodox dogma.

Collocations

have the temerity
sheer temerity
unbridled temerity

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