TEMERARIOUS: "recklessly or presumptuously daring; rash"

"Temerarious" is an adjective that means reckless, daring, or characterized by reckless boldness. It describes someone or something that acts without regard for potential dangers or consequences.

The word "temerarious" has its roots in the Latin word "temerarius," which also meant reckless or rash. It comes from the Latin root "temere," meaning "blindly" or "recklessly."

Here are five sample sentences using "temerarious":

• His temerarious approach to investing led to both stunning successes and catastrophic losses.

• The temerarious stuntman attempted a death-defying jump across the canyon.

• She admired his temerarious spirit but worried about the risks he took.

• The explorer's temerarious expedition into uncharted territory amazed the world.

• Despite warnings, the temerarious driver continued speeding through the stormy night.

This word is particularly useful in describing actions or behaviors that are audacious but risky, often without adequate consideration for potential consequences.

clipped from dictionary.reference.com temerarious \tem-uh-RAIR-ee-uhs\, adjective: Recklessly or presumptuously daring; rash. Becket's slayers insist that the king had indeed authorized or directed murder, an interpretation fortified by Henry's known enmity toward the temerarious priest for protesting the subordination of ecclesiastical to secular authority. -- Bruce Fein, "Free speech or call to violence?", Washington Times, April 10, 2001 Temerarious comes from Latin temerarius, "rash," from temere, "rashly, heedlessly."