Temeritous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Temeritous is an adjective meaning Having temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger.
Meaning
Having temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger.
Example Sentences
It would be temeritous to absolutely condemn the opinion of observers upon such vague theories and ideas as we possess upon the subject.
The most temeritous follower of Sangrado can scarcely propose to bleed so as to subdue the local disease, for there are parts indeed of that disease, which never can be removed by venesection.
Such suppression may involve either sympathy or else disillusion with the ethic of predestination, or it may involve a refusal to acknowledge anything so temeritous as an opinion on the subject.
Not afraid of the extent of hope of which you are capable, but that you—the frail web of bone and flesh snaring that fragile temeritous boundless aspirant sleepless with dream and hope—cannot match it; […]
Synonyms for temeritous
Depending on context, synonyms include temerarious, reckless, audacious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include temerarious, audacious, dareful, daresome, death-defying, overbrave.
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