Audacity vs Cowardice - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between audacity and cowardice

is that audacity is insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional while cowardice is lack of courage.

(audacities)

Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.

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.

Fearlessness, intrepid daring.

* (insolent boldness) audaciousness, outdaciousness, temerity

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(wikipedia cowardice)

Lack of courage.

* cowardliness