1
as in recklessness
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as in impulsiveness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rashness
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What few at the time foresaw was that the region could be delivered to China through Trump’s sheer impetuosity, or his inability to think before posting.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025 -
Two centuries later, the Greek historian Polybius contrasted Roman discipline, order, and rationality with Celtic impetuosity, chaos, and passion on the battlefield.—
Michele Gelfand,
Foreign Affairs,
22 June 2021
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Police said the investigation is still ongoing, adding that no foul play or negligence is currently suspected.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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The couple is accusing the funeral homes of mishandling human remains, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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The Marquette University community installed President Kimo Ah Yun on April 29 in an inauguration filled with pomp, prayer and a dash of protest.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Ivor hit the off button so that Orla would not get excited, but his daughter was looking out over the dash with her chin high.—
Anne Enright,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
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“Rashness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rashness. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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