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rashness

[/ˈræʃnəs/]
nounfeminine
precipitação
1. The quality of being hasty, impulsive, or reckless; lack of careful consideration
His rashness in making decisions without consulting others often caused problems.
Sua precipitação em tomar decisões sem consultar os outros frequentemente causava problemas.
2. Excessive haste or speed without proper thought
The rashness of the plan led to its failure.
A precipitação do plano levou ao seu fracasso.
Synonyms
hasterecklessnessimpulsivenessimpetuosityhastinesscarelessnessaudacity
Antonyms
cautionprudencecaredeliberationcircumspectionthoughtfulnesswariness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precipitação
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
impulsividade
Alternative term emphasizing impulsive behavior
Portugal
precipitação
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
temeridade
More formal alternative, emphasizing recklessness

Related Idioms & Phrases

act in rashness
speak in rashness
driven by rashness
act without thinking
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