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Vinony

audaciousness

noun

  1. boldness/confidence/daring
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Pronunciation: /ɔˈdeɪ.ʃəs.nəs/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English audacious Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English audaciousness From audacious + -ness.

  1. Risky or daring behaviour.
  2. Impudence.

    “The audaciousness of this made Tom smile: ‘Seriously? Come on. Letʼs be serious.’”