Difference between revisions of "Rashness"

<p> RASH'NESS, n. </p> 1. To much haste in resolving or in undertaking a measure precipitation inconsiderate readiness or promptness to decide or act, implying disregard of consequences or contempt of danger applied to persons. The failure of enterprises is often owing to rashness. <p> We offend by rashness, which is an affirming or denying before we have sufficiently informed ourselves. </p> 2. The quality of being uttered or done without due deliberation as the rashness of words or of undertakings.