rashness

noun

Definition of rashnessnext
1
as in recklessness

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2
as in impulsiveness

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  1. impetuosity
  2. negligence
  3. dash
Noun
  • Two centuries later, the Greek historian Polybius contrasted Roman discipline, order, and rationality with Celtic impetuosity, chaos, and passion on the battlefield.
    Michele Gelfand, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
  • Meeting his current expedition partner, Børge Ousland, required another stroke of youthful impetuosity.
    Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2017
Definition of impetuosity
Noun
  • Now, Morgan is being charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and leaving the scene of the accident, both felonies.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • There were other chances, goals ruled out, Murphy striking the crossbar, and then Joelinton gilded the scoreline after intercepting a pass out from Amadou Onana that straddled negligence and criminality.
    George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of negligence
Noun
  • And when paired with a dash of astrological insight?
    Daisy Maldonado, refinery29.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Recipe Tip: Don’t forget the lime and a dash of sea salt!
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of dash
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