1
as in recklessness
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2
as in impulsiveness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rashness
Noun
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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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Fowler could not determine whether this was the result of negligence or an operation with malicious intent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Wyden is demanding the public release of an unclassified 2022 report that allegedly outlines years of cybersecurity negligence by major U.S. telecom companies.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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These sweet, tart treats get a dash of sugar to top off the crust, a sprinkle of orange zest, and loads of strawberry and rhubarb inside—all within a crusted pie that’s about the size of a muffin.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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As Rory, Alexis Bledel was preppy with a dash of Delia*s catalog, with a strong focus on cozy knits (see: Rory Gilmore Fall).—
Lindy Segal,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Rashness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rashness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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