Meaning of the word audacity in English

What does audacity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

audacity

US /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

Noun

courage or confidence of a kind that other people find shocking or rude:

Example:
It took a lot of audacity to stand up and criticize the chairman.