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temerity

Temerity describes being so confident or bold that it may come across as foolish or reckless. (noun)

An example of temerity is when you question your boss about a decision he was clearly proud of having made.

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See temerity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See temerity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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