temeritous

Definition

Having temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger.

Etymology

From temerity + -ous.

Example Sentences

• "The most temeritous follower of Sangrado can scarcely propose to bleed so as to subdue the local disease, for there are parts indeed of that disease, which never can be removed by venesection."
• "It would be temeritous to absolutely condemn the opinion of observers upon such vague theories and ideas as we possess upon the subject."
• "Not afraid of the extent of hope of which you are capable, but that you—the frail web of bone and flesh snaring that fragile temeritous boundless aspirant sleepless with dream and hope—cannot match it; […]"

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