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Temerity vs. Timidity

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temerity
Definition

fearless daring

Examples

The new pupil had the temerity to question the headmistress.

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timidity
Definition

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

Examples

he was timid and worried about what would happen