Synonyms for

Audacious

Verb / ɑ:ˈdeɪʃʌs / Another word for audacious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy

Synonyms & similar words

daring dauntless unfearing baldfaced venturous barefaced bodacious insolent brassy brazen brazenfaced hardy venturesome fearless brave intrepid bold brave daring fearless gutsy heroic reckless risky unafraid venturesome impudent insolent brazen cheeky disrespectful impertinent insolent rude saucy shameless

Example sentences

  1. The audacious astronaut walked on the moon.
  2. The audacious skateboarder tried a new trick.
  3. The audacious artist painted a huge mural on the side of the building.
  4. The audacious chef tried a bold new recipe.
  5. The audacious entrepreneur started her own business without any money.

Quotes

  • 'Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.' - Gloria Steinem
  • 'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.' - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • 'In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.' - Nikos Kazantzakis

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