temeritousadj.
/tɪˈmɛrɪtəs/ Full of temerity; rash.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > carelessness > incautiousness > [adjective] > rash or reckless
recklesseOE
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hare-brained1548
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Phaetontic1608
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harum-scarum1751
unresponsible1764
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rumgumptious1781
shy1787
devil-may-care1799
bullheaded1818
devil-may-carish1825
temeritous1892
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the mind > emotion > courage > daring > reckless daring > [adjective] > rash or overbold
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temeritous1892
1892 Daily Chron. 18 Feb. 3/2 And his book is dedicated to Professor Dowden. O temeritous Mr. Shorter!
1900 Academy 21 July 51/1 The attempt to define is, we know, foolishly temeritous.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1911; most recently modified version published online June 2021).
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adj.1892- etc to the amusement of
- etc to the bottom
- etc to the bottom of the harbour
- etc to the credit of
- etc to the death
- etc to the dogs
- etc to the kitchen sink
- etc to the last extremity
- etc to the lees
- etc to the main chance
- etc to the mercies of
- etc to the mercy of
- etc to the muzzle
- etc to the point
- etc to the press
- etc to the quick
- etc to the rescue
- etc to the skin
- etc too big for one's boots
- etc too big for one's breeches
- etc too big for one's etc
- etc traverse
- etc two fingers up
- etc two fingers up at
- etc uncle