temerity vs timidity
Definitions
noun
- fearless daring
Examples
And then she had the temerity to sit there in a press conference and argue between herself and yourself.
Winter, readers, has arrived, taking up residence with all the bulk and temerity of a spinster aunt come to visit, laden with cats and carpet bags.
It is his temerity in assuming that love is universally a good thing and a cause for celebration that has doomed him.
Definitions
noun
- fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
- fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
Examples
People neeed some courage in life, just like climbing a cliff .Although there are stemp ahead, you still fell some timorous and dare not go ahead. But when you conquer the timidity and reach the peak, you will feel the importance of courage as you enjoy the beautiful scenes. It is the same with life.
On the contrary, there is a vast shadow of melancholy, a painful sadness, doubt and cross-purpose, boldness at one moment and timidity at the next, a longing for solitude.
My wife's a teacher and I have long berated her for her timidity in using IT in the classroom.
