audaciously

With brazen nerve

Audaciously means in a bold, daring, or fearless manner—often with a hint of recklessness or defiance of convention: She audaciously interrupted the CEO mid-sentence.

The word can carry admiration for courage or criticism for presumption, depending on context: He audaciously claimed he could finish in half the time.

bold

daringly

With bold risk-taking

valiantly · gallantly · heroically · dauntlessly · undauntedly · pluckily · gutsily · adventurously · venturously · spiritedly

brazen

shamelessly

Without feeling disgrace

insolently · cheekily · impertinently · defiantly · presumptuously · barefacedly · unblushingly · unapologetically · flagrantly · blatantly

reckless

rashly

Without careful thought

impulsively · carelessly · thoughtlessly · incautiously · imprudently · wildly · madly · dangerously · precipitously · headlong

Opposites
boldness/courage

audaciouslytimidly

In fearful, hesitant fashion

fearfully · cowardly · timorously · cautiously · meekly

social propriety

audaciouslydecorously

With proper behavior

humbly · modestly · meekly · respectfully · properly

Family

audacious, audaciousness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G