temeritous
/tɛməˈrɪtəs/ · tem.er.i.tus
adjective
- Given to rash or reckless behavior. The temeritous investor lost a fortune in the stock market crash.
- Showing a lack of caution or prudence. The temeritous decision to hike alone in the wilderness proved disastrous.
noun
- A rash or reckless act. The temeritous stunt was attempted by the daredevil on live television.
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Did you know? The word 'temeritous' is a rare and somewhat archaic term, but it has been used by notable authors such as Samuel Johnson and William Shakespeare to describe rash or reckless behavior.