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Audacious: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：bold and daring (audacious)

audacious 🔊

/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

adj.

Willing to take bold risks or do things that are surprising or even shocking, often in an admirable way.

Audacious meaning illustrated: a person taking a bold risk on a cliff at sunrise.

bold and daring 🔊

➕

/boʊld ənd ˈderɪŋ/

adj.

Describes someone or an action that shows a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks, often in a way that is admirable.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'audax' (bold), from 'audere' (to dare). The suffix '-acious' indicates a tendency or fullness.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a DAring person at an AUDition, showing fearless confidence.

📖 Example

Her audacious plan to start a company with no experience paid off in the end. 🔊 Her plan, which was remarkably bold and daring, ultimately succeeded.

🔗 Collocations

audacious plan – a remarkably bold and risky strategy

audacious move – a daring and unexpected action

audacious spirit – a fearless and adventurous attitude

🔄 Synonyms

daring (adj.) – Adventurous or courageously bold.

bold (adj.) – Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

fearless (adj.) – Lacking fear; very brave.

🚫 Antonyms

cautious (adj.) – Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

timid (adj.) – Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

🌱 Derivatives

audaciously (adv.) – In a bold and daring manner.

audacity (n.) – The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'audacia' meaning 'boldness'. Historically used to describe bold actions, such as those of explorers or military leaders. It entered English in the mid-16th century to denote a daring, sometimes reckless spirit.

Meaning 2：shamelessly disrespectful (audacious)

audacious 🔊

/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

adj.

Behaving in a rude way that shows no respect for others or for rules, often in a shocking manner.

Audacious behavior example: a disrespectful smirk during an office meeting discussion.

shamelessly disrespectful 🔊

➕

/ˈʃeɪmlɪsli dɪsˈrɛspɛktfəli/

adj.

Describes behavior that shows a shocking lack of respect for others or for rules, often perceived as rude or insolent.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

It was audacious of him to interrupt the manager during the important meeting. 🔊 His action of interrupting the manager was shockingly disrespectful.

🔗 Collocations

audacious behavior – behavior that is shockingly disrespectful or presumptuous

audacious lie – a blatant and shameless falsehood

audacious claim – a statement made with shocking boldness or disregard for truth

🔄 Synonyms

brazen (adj.) – Bold and without shame, especially in disregarding rules or norms.

insolent (adj.) – Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

impudent (adj.) – Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

🚫 Antonyms

respectful (adj.) – Feeling or showing deference and respect.

polite (adj.) – Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.