rashness
|rash/ness|
B2
/ˈræʃnəs/
(rash)
reckless action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rashness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'rasch,' where 'rasch' meant 'hasty or reckless.'
Historical Evolution
'rasch' transformed into the modern English word 'rashness' through the addition of the suffix '-ness' to denote the quality or state of being rash.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hasty or reckless,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being hasty or acting without careful consideration.
His rashness led him to make a decision he later regretted.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39