temerity

About 0.35 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
2. noun An act or case of reckless boldness.
3. noun Effrontery; impudence.

Similar words

audacity audaciousness boldness daring courage folly recklessness nerve daredevilry effrontery

Often followed by

to of in and with that which or was

Word family

temerities