Antonyms for temerarious
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : tem-uh-rair-ee-uh s |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌtɛm əˈrɛər i əs |
Definition of temerarious
Origin :- 1530s, from Latin temerarius "fortuitous, rash," from temere "blindly, rashly" (see temerity). Related: Temerariously; temerariousness.
- adj reckless
- "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
Synonyms for temerarious
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