How to Pronounce "audacious"

word

ɑˈdeɪʃəs

aw-DAY-shuss

ɔːdˈeɪʃəs

aw-DAY-shuss

Definition

Someone who is audacious shows a willingness to take bold risks or behave in a daring, sometimes disrespectful, way.

American English

ɑˈdeɪʃəs

British English

ɔːdˈeɪʃəs

aw-DAY-shuss

He made an audacious decision to quit his job and travel the world.

The audacious plan surprised everyone at the meeting.

The young artist showed audacious creativity in her work.

That was an audacious move—nobody saw it coming!