Audacious synonyms and antonyms

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bold
Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:
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brave (related)
Willing to face danger, pain, or trouble; not afraid
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unabashed
Not concealed or disguised; obvious:
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rude (related)
Unpleasantly forceful or harsh:
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arrogant
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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daring
Having, showing, or requiring a bold willingness to take risks or violate conventions; fearless
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rash (related)
(Obs.) Bringing quick results
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adventurous
The definition of adventurous is someone who is willing to take chances.
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courageous
The definition of courageous is showing courage and being brave.
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reserved (antonym)
(Not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
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brazen
Like brass in color or other qualities
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unabashed.bold
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brash
Brittle:
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defiant
Marked by defiance; boldly resisting.
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fearless
Free from fear.
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impudent
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
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shameless
Marked by a lack of shame:
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spirited
Having a (specified) character, mood, or disposition
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Impudent
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gutsy
Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; having guts
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insolent
Insolent is defined as disrespectful or arrogant.
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presumptuous
Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
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risky
Involving risk; hazardous; dangerous
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wild
Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered.
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gallant
The definition of gallant is brave, noble or polite.
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game
Having enough spirit or enthusiasm; ready (for something)
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heroic
The definition of heroic is a strong and courageous person or a story about deeds by those with these qualities.
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intrepid
Intrepid is defined as fearless and brave.
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plucky
Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.
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stout
Having a strong flavor:
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unafraid
Not afraid.
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valiant
Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave:
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valorous
Having or displaying valour.
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spunky
(Informal) Having spunk; courageous; spirited
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gutty
(Heraldry) Charged or sprinkled with drops.
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adventuresome
Willing to take risks; adventurous
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venturous
Venturesome.
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cheeky
(Informal) Saucy; impudent; insolent
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contumelious
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
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impertinent
Not showing proper respect or manners; insolent; impudent
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pert
High-spirited, lively, or cheerful:
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pushy
Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
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sassy
Stylish; chic:
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saucy
Pert; sprightly
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brassy
(Informal) Impudent; impudently bold.
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flip
Marked by casual disrespect; impertinent:
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fresh
Not cooked, dried, frozen, or spoiled.
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smart-alecky
Having the quality of a smart-aleck; rude, disrespectful
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snippy
Made up of small scraps or snips; fragmentary
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uppish
(Colloquial) Proud; arrogant; assuming; putting on airs of superiority.
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uppity
Haughty or presumptuous, especially for one's rank or social standing:
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barefaced
Having no beard.
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bodacious
Audacious; gutsy:
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unfearing
Without fearing.
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imprudent
The definition of imprudent is a person who lacks judgment.
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hardy
Having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships. A hardy plant is one that can withstand the extremes of climate, such as frost.
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venturesome
Bold; willing to take risks; adventurous.
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timid (antonym)
Lacking in courage or confidence.
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humble (antonym)
Having or showing a consciousness of one's defects or shortcomings; not overly proud; not self-assertive; modest
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shy (antonym)
Easily startled; timid:
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modest (antonym)
Behaving, dressing, speaking, etc. in a way that is considered proper or decorous; decent
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meek (antonym)
Patient and mild; not inclined to anger or resentment
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mild (antonym)
(Of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity.
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gentle (antonym)
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
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yielding (antonym)
Producing a good yield; productive
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cautious (antonym)
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
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dauntless
That cannot be daunted or intimidated; fearless
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doughty
Marked by stouthearted courage; brave.
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mettlesome
Full of mettle; spirited; ardent, brave, etc.
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undaunted
Not discouraged or disheartened; resolutely courageous.
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enterprising
The definition of enterprising is a person who is full of energy and ambition.
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assuming
Presumptuous; arrogant.
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assumptive
Held as true or valid without evidence.
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familiar
Often encountered or seen:
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forward
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
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malapert
(Now archaic) Impudent, cheeky, saucy. [from 15th c.]
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nervy
(Archaic) Full of muscular force; sinewy.
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presuming
Having or showing excessive and arrogant self-confidence; presumptuous.
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wise
Prompted by wisdom; judicious; sound
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fear (related)
(Dialectal) Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.
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safety (related)
Giving safety; reducing danger or harm
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attitude (related)
Rude and disrespectful
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courtesy (related)
Free of charge.
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brazen-faced
Impudent; open and without shame.
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inventive (related)
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outrageous (related)
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quixotic (related)
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outlandish (related)
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smart
Energetic or quick in movement:
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snippety
Made up of short snippets
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bald-faced
(Zoology) Having a white face or face markings.
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audaciously (related)
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artful (related)
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  • This was a second and a more audacious compromise.

  • The plan was audacious, for the English in America outnumbered the French by twenty to one.

  • It was audacious of him to take such action in this situation.

  • His idea is equal parts ambitious and audacious.

  • Events seemed at first to favour this audacious speculation.

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