rashness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being rash; imprudence, recklessness, or heedlessness.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rashness
hastiness , rashnesses , casseness , passiveness

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Variants

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rash , rasher , rashest , rashly , rashness , rashnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French rashnesse, from rash, reckless, from rasher, to run riot, from ra-, re- + haster, to hasten.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rashness' first appeared in English literature in the late 14th century.

2. In some cultures, a 'rashness' is a symbol of youth and vitality, while in others it is seen as a sign of foolishness.

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Related Concepts

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1. imprudence: The lack of forethought or caution, often leading to negative consequences. Imprudence is a related concept to rashness.

2. recklessness: The disregard for risk or danger, often leading to reckless behavior. Recklessness is a synonym for rashness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rashness' is often portrayed as a negative trait, leading to unfortunate consequences. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago's rash actions lead to the tragic downfall of the title character.

How to Memorize "rashness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting without thinking, making hasty decisions, and facing the consequences. Imagine a red stop sign, representing the need to stop and think before acting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rashness' with the word 'imprudence' or 'recklessness'. Remember the negative consequences that can result from acting without thinking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym RASH: 'R' represents 'rash', 'A' represents 'acting', 'S' represents 'spontaneously', and 'H' represents 'hastily'.

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