the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Unreasonable contempt of danger; extreme venturesomeness; rashness.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Extreme venturesomeness; rashness; recklessness.
n.Synonyms Rashness, Temerity (see rashness); venturesomeness, presumption, foolhardiness.
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n. fearless daring
Word Usage
"They were, naturally, delighted at everything they saw, and admired her model greatly: but were, nevertheless, loud in their expressions of wonder at what they termed our temerity in venturing on so long a voyage in such a mere boat."