Synonyms of audacious
11 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for audacious is bold. Other synonyms of audacious are daring, impudent, brazen, temeritous and temerarious. The opposite of audacious is shy.
Synonyms and similar words for audacious
adjectiveShowing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
- boldCourageous, daring.
- daringAdventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.
- courageous
- intrepidFearless; bold; brave.
- venturesome
- temeritousHaving temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger.
- temerariousCharacterized by temerity; recklessly daring or bold.
adjectiveImpudent, insolent.
- impudentNot showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
- presumptuousMaking unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding...
- brazenShameless or impudent; shocking or audacious; brash.
- cheeky
Opposite of audacious
Meaning of audacious
- adjective Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
- adjective Impudent, insolent.
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Questions about synonyms of audacious
- What is another word for audacious?
- Audacious has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bold, daring, impudent, brazen, temeritous, temerarious, intrepid and presumptuous.
- What is the opposite of audacious?
- The opposite of audacious is shy. Other antonyms of audacious are cautious.
- What does audacious mean?
- Audacious means showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
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