temerarious

[ tem-uh-rair-ee-uh s ]

/ ˌtɛm əˈrɛər i əs /

reckless; rash.

Nearby words

1525–35; < Latin temerārius, equivalent to temer(e) blindly, heedlessly + -ārius -ary

Related formstem·er·ar·i·ous·ly, adverbtem·er·ar·i·ous·ness, noun

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Does it not suppose, that the former judgement was temerarious or negligent?
Life Of Johnson, Volume 4 (of 6)|Boswell
That may have been temerarious, since building material of perfect quality is required when chances are taken.
How France Built Her Cathedrals|Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
"Temerarious" came to him as naturally as to Sir Thomas Browne.
The Life of Francis Thompson|Everard Meynell
He was suspended from his priestly functions, dressed as a layman, and was temerarious enough to criticise the Syllabus.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921|Thomas J. Campbell

Only the most temerarious ever ventured to ask a forecast of Mrs. Owen's plans.
A Hoosier Chronicle|Meredith Nicholson

Word Origin and History for temerarious

adj.

1530s, from Latin temerarius "fortuitous, rash," from temere "blindly, rashly" (see temerity). Related: Temerariously; temerariousness.