'Rashness' definitions:
Definition of 'rashness'
(from WordNet)
noun
The trait of acting rashly and without prudence [syn: heedlessness, mindlessness, rashness]
noun
The trait of giving little thought to danger [syn: recklessness, foolhardiness, rashness]
Definition of 'Rashness'
From: GCIDE
- Rashness \Rash"ness\, n. The quality or state of being rash. [1913 Webster]
- We offend . . . by rashness, which is an affirming or denying, before we have sufficiently informed ourselves. --South. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Temerity; foolhardiness; precipitancy; precipitation; hastiness; indiscretion; heedlessness; inconsideration; carelessness. See Temerity. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'rashness'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abruptness,
- alacrity,
- expeditiousness,
- feverishness,
- furiousness,
- haste,
- hastiness,
- hurriedness,
- impatience,
- impetuosity,
- impetuousness,
- impulsiveness,
- overhastiness,
- precipitance,
- precipitancy,
- precipitateness,
- precipitation,
- precipitousness,
- promptness,
- quickness,
- recklessness,
- speed,
- suddenness,
- swiftness