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Grammar : Adj
Spell : tem-uh-rair-ee-uh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˌtɛm əˈrɛər i əs



Définition of temerarious

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Latin temerarius "fortuitous, rash," from temere "blindly, rashly" (see temerity). Related: Temerariously; temerariousness.
  • adj reckless
Example sentences :
  • "Temerarious" came to him as naturally as to Sir Thomas Browne.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Francis Thompson » by Everard Meynell
  • Does it not suppose, that the former judgement was temerarious or negligent?
  • Extract from : « Life Of Johnson, Volume 4 (of 6) » by Boswell
  • Only the most temerarious ever ventured to ask a forecast of Mrs. Owen's plans.
  • Extract from : « A Hoosier Chronicle » by Meredith Nicholson
  • He was suspended from his priestly functions, dressed as a layman, and was temerarious enough to criticise the Syllabus.
  • Extract from : « The Jesuits, 1534-1921 » by Thomas J. Campbell
  • When the guard mounted to his post he was sure he saw a temerarious Yankee in front of him, and hastened to slay him.
  • Extract from : « Andersonville, Volume 2 » by John McElroy
  • That may have been temerarious, since building material of perfect quality is required when chances are taken.
  • Extract from : « How France Built Her Cathedrals » by Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly

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