rashness

Definitions

The quality of acting or speaking without due consideration or thought for the consequences.

A tendency to perform impulsive or reckless actions.

Examples

His rashness in making such a major financial decision without consulting anyone led to significant losses.

The young knight's rashness on the battlefield often put his entire troop in unnecessary danger.

Synonyms

impulsiveness recklessness hastiness audacity impetuosity foolhardiness precipitancy

Antonyms

caution prudence deliberation circumspection carefulness thoughtfulness discretion