Rashness: meaning, definitions and examples

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rashness

[ ˈræʃnəs ]

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reckless behavior

The quality of being too hasty and not thinking carefully about the possible results of your actions.

Synonyms

heedlessness, impetuosity, recklessness

Examples of usage

He regretted the rashness of his decision.
Her rashness led to a serious accident.

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boldness

The quality of being bold and daring, often in a reckless or impulsive way.

Synonyms

audacity, bravery, daring

Examples of usage

Sometimes his rashness paid off and brought him success.
Her rashness in business negotiations was admired by some.

Translations

Translations of the word "rashness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imprudência

🇮🇳 अविवेक

🇩🇪 Unbesonnenheit

🇮🇩 ketidakbijaksanaan

🇺🇦 нерозсудливість

🇵🇱 lekkomyślność

🇯🇵 軽率

🇫🇷 imprudence

🇪🇸 imprudencia

🇹🇷 düşüncesizlik

🇰🇷 경솔

🇸🇦 طيش

🇨🇿 neopatrnost

🇸🇰 neopatrnosť

🇨🇳 轻率

🇸🇮 nepremišljenost

🇮🇸 óvarkárni

🇰🇿 абайсыздық

🇬🇪 გაუფრთხილებლობა

🇦🇿 ehtiyatsızlıq

🇲🇽 imprudencia

Word origin

The word 'rashness' originated from the Middle English word 'rashnesse', which came from the Old French 'rasciner', meaning 'to scratch or scrape'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey the idea of acting without careful consideration or thought. The concept of rashness has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the consequences of impulsive actions.