rashness Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
heedlessness; mindlessness.
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noun the trait of giving little thought to danger
foolhardiness; recklessness.
WordNet
Rash"ness noun
Definitions
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 .