"temeritous" meaning in English

See temeritous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /tɪˈmɛɹɪtəs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /-ətəs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /təˈmɛɹətəs/ [General-American], /-ɪtəs/ [General-American] Forms: more temeritous [comparative], most temeritous [superlative]
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  1. Having temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger. Synonyms: temerarious, reckless, audacious Related terms: temerarious, temerity
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