hubris |
temerity |
As nouns the difference between hubris and temerity
is that
hubris is excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods) while
temerity is reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
temerity |
hardihood |
As nouns the difference between temerity and hardihood
is that
temerity is (not countable) reckless boldness; foolish bravery while
hardihood is unyielding boldness and daring; firmness in doing something that exposes one to difficulty, danger, or calumnity; intrepidness.
temerity |
foolhardy |
As a noun temerity
is reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
As an adjective foolhardy is
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; bold but rash; hotheaded.
impertinent |
temerity |
As nouns the difference between impertinent and temerity
is that
impertinent is an impertinent individual while
temerity is reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
As an adjective impertinent
is insolent, ill-mannered.
temerity |
courage |
As nouns the difference between temerity and courage
is that
temerity is reckless boldness; foolish bravery while
courage is the quality of a confident character not to be afraid or intimidated easily but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
As a verb courage is
to encourage.
indiscretion |
temerity |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between indiscretion and temerity
is that
indiscretion is the quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence; rashness while
temerity is reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
temerity |
brash |
As nouns the difference between temerity and brash
is that
temerity is (not countable) reckless boldness; foolish bravery while
brash is leaf litter of small leaves and little twigs as found under a hedge.
As an adjective brash is
impetuous or rash or
brash can be (us|colloquial|dated) brittle, as wood or vegetables.
haughty |
temerity |
As an adjective haughty
is conveying in demeanour the assumption of superiority; disdainful, supercilious.
As a noun temerity is
reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
heedlessness |
temerity |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between heedlessness and temerity
is that
heedlessness is the state or character of being heedless; inattention; carelessness; thoughtlessness while
temerity is reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
presumption |
temerity |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between presumption and temerity
is that
presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed while
temerity is reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
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