rashness
The quality of state of being rashThe quality of state of being rash; inconsiderate or presumptuous haste
» I was not too pleased with his rashness to take down that guy.
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1 senses(uncountable, usually)The quality of state of being rash; inconsiderate or presumptuous haste
More definitions
- the trait of giving little thought to danger
- the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
Examples
1 sentencesI was not too pleased with his rashness to take down that guy.
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: rashnesses| Singular | rashness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- the trait of giving little thought to danger:recklessnessfoolhardiness
- the trait of acting rashly and without prudence:heedlessnessmindlessness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedrash
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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