audacity
nounBoldness, sometimes shown with disregard for expected limits.
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Clear all filtersBoldness, sometimes shown with disregard for expected limits.
An investment objective focused on protecting the original amount invested and limiting losses.
To place limits or restrictions on something.
To restrain, limit, or keep something under control.
Keep within limits
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To reduce, restrict, or bring to an earlier end.
Reduce or cut short
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To describe, outline, or mark something precisely.
Describe or mark precisely
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A boundary or distinction that separates things.
Having limits or an end.
A reduction or loss in an ability, function, or working capacity.
A failure to meet a need or standard, or a deficiency that causes such a failure.
To violate a limit or intrude on another person's rights or space.
To restrain, hinder, or reduce an action or process.
Restrain or hinder
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Greater in amount or degree than is reasonable or expected.
Beyond reasonable limits
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Small in extent or only just meeting a relevant threshold.
To reduce something as much as possible, or to present it as less important.
Reduce to a minimum
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To reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
Make less severe
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Restraint that avoids excess or extremes.
Nearsightedness; figuratively, a failure to consider wider or longer-term consequences.
Limited long-term outlook
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Nearsighted; figuratively, failing to consider broader or longer-term consequences.
Lacking foresight
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Unwilling to consider ideas or practices beyond a limited set of familiar views.
Limited to narrow local concerns or experiences.
Favoring one side or person instead of judging evenhandedly.
Showing favoritism
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A shortage or insufficient amount.
Overstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.
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