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audacious

Adjective

IPA /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

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Very bold and willing to take risks or challenge what people normally expect or accept.

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audacious/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

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  1. Her audacious plan was to cycle across the country alone.
  2. The team proposed an audacious redesign just days before the presentation.

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Very bold and willing to take risks or challenge what people normally expect or accept.

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Word origin

From Latin audax, meaning bold, related to audere, to dare.

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An audacious plan can inspire admiration, but the word can also suggest shocking boldness.

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audacious

/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ (Adjective)

“Audacious is fairly formal. The context shows whether the boldness is admired or criticised.”

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