noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of state of being rash; inconsiderate or presumptuous haste uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the trait of giving little thought to danger wordnet
3. 3
   the trait of acting rashly and without prudence wordnet

Synonyms

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recklessnessabruptnessalacritybrasscheekchutzpah

Antonyms

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prudence

Example

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"I was not too pleased with his rashness to take down that guy."

Etymology

From rash + -ness.

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