The difference between Audacity and Temerity
When used as nouns, audacity means insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional, whereas temerity means reckless boldness.
check bellow for the other definitions of Audacity and Temerity
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Audacity as a noun:
Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
Examples:
"The brash private had the audacity to criticize the general."
"Somebody never pays his loans, yet he has the audacity to ask the bank for money."
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Audacity as a noun:
Fearlessness, intrepid or daring, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.
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Temerity as a noun (uncountable):
Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
Examples:
"synonyms: audacity foolhardiness rashness recklessness"
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Temerity as a noun (countable):
An act or case of reckless boldness.
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Temerity as a noun (uncountable):
Effrontery; impudence.
Examples:
"synonyms: brashness cheek galchutzpah"