ли́хость

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nouninanimateuncountablenoun in -ь

1.
daring, dash, bravery, boldness
Он с ли́хостью вскочи́л на коня́.
He leapt onto the horse with dash.
Suggests reckless, showy courage rather than quiet bravery.
2.
(rare) evil, wickedness, malice
Сосе́ди давно́ осужда́ли его ли́хость.
The neighbours had long condemned his wickedness.
Dated or folk usage.
3.
(rare) hardship, hard lot, misfortune
Мно́го ли́хости пришлось ему испыта́ть.
He had to endure a great deal of hardship.
Folk-poetic; found in tales and songs.

Examples

В его словах чувствовалась мальчишеская лихость.
There was a boyish boldness in his words.
Такая лихость на дороге может стоить жизни.
Such reckless driving can cost you your life.
Он скакал на коне с настоящей лихостью.
He rode his horse with genuine daring.