audacious
adjective/ɔˈdeɪʃəs/
Frequency rank: #13,650 most common English word
Meaning
Showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring and fearless.
Example sentence
The young entrepreneur made audacious plans to revolutionize the entire industry within just two years.
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