hardihood

/ˈhär-dē-ˌhu̇d/

noun

  1. resolute courage and fortitude

  2. resolute and self-assured audacity often carried to the point of impudent insolence

  3. vigor, robustness

temerity audacity hardihood effrontery nerve cheek gall chutzpah mean conspicuous or flagrant boldness. temerity suggests boldness arising from rashness and contempt of danger. audacity implies a disregard of restraints commonly imposed by convention or prudence.