Audacious

/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Her audacious decision to travel alone through the war-torn country astonished her friends.

Very bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless.

The scientist made an audacious claim that could change the understanding of disease.

Lively or unrestrained; spirited.

The audacious colors of the painting drew the attention of all the gallery visitors.

Extremely original; highly inventive.

His audacious approach to the project led to innovative solutions that impressed the board.

From Latin 'audax', meaning 'bold, daring'.

audacious move

A bold and risky decision or action.

audacious claim

A statement that is daring and lacks evidence.

audacious lifestyle

A way of living that is bold and unconventional.

audacity

The willingness to take bold risks.

audace

French term for audacity or boldness.

intrepid

Fearless and adventurous.

Ballsy

That was a ballsy move to challenge the boss like that.

Gutsy

She's got a gutsy attitude about going into that competition.