English QuizTemerity

A word of 8 letters

First letter t

Meaning a bit too much confidence and boldness 

What is that word?

.

Answer

Temerity

Meaning

(noun [ U ] formal disapproving

UK /təˈmer.ə.ti/ US /təˈmer.ə.t̬i/)

 

a willingness to do or say something that shocks or upsets other people:

[ + to infinitive ] She had the temerity to call me a liar.

Synonym

audacity

மடத் துணிச்சல்

dare deviltry, temerity

noun

excessive confidence or boldness

reckless

Congratulations and Greetings to those who responded with correct answer:

M/S Hidayat

First correct answer

Selva Kumar

Sirajuddin&

Rajathi

Tenacity is the reply from 

M/S Hasan Ali and 

Ganesa Subramaniyam

Meaning wise it is correct 

But tenacity is a word of approval

Temerity is of disapproval for too much of boldness

Thanks to both scholars

 for participating

(I came across "temerity" in v 16:33 of English Quran - towards understanding Quran - used to admonish the unbelievers)

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. Sherfuddin P