noun
- acts of reckless boldness or audacious behavior; instances of excessive confidence or rashness
Usage: plural of temerity; formal
Examples
- The young soldier’s temerities in battle earned him both medals and reprimands.
- Her financial temerities eventually led to bankruptcy.
- The explorer’s temerities in uncharted territories made him famous but nearly cost him his life.
- Such temerities were common among the daredevil pilots of the early aviation era.
- The board criticized the CEO’s temerities in making major decisions without consultation.