"temeritous" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /tɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /-ətəs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /təˈmɛɹətəs/ [General-American], /-ɪtəs/ [General-American] Forms: more temeritous [comparative], most temeritous [superlative]
Etymology: From temerity + -ous. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|temerity|ous}} temerity + -ous Head templates: {{en-adj}} temeritous (comparative more temeritous, superlative most temeritous)
  1. Having temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger. Synonyms: temerarious, reckless, audacious Related terms: temerarious, temerity
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