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Meaning of RASHNESS

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the trait of giving little thought to danger
  2. [n]  the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
 
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 Synonyms: foolhardiness, heedlessness, mindlessness, recklessness
 
 See Also: adventurism, brashness, desperation, imprudence, lightheadedness, thoughtlessness, unthoughtfulness

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Rash"ness\, n.
The quality of state of being rash.
      We offend . . . by rashness, which is an affirming or
      denying, before we have sufficiently informed
      ourselves.                               --South.
Syn: Temerity; foolhardiness; precipitancy; precipitation;
     hastiness; indiscretion; heedlessness; inconsideration;
     carelessness. {See Temerity}.
 
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