audacious
/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/adjective
Daring and bold, sometimes to the point of recklessness.
Example sentences
- “The team pulled off an audacious comeback in the final minutes.”
- “The thieves made an audacious attempt to steal the painting in broad daylight.”
Can land as praise or criticism: an audacious plan is thrillingly bold, an audacious lie is shockingly shameless.