Temerous

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmərəs/

Definitions of temerous

adjective showing or characterized by rashness or recklessness; rash; foolhardy

Example Sentences

A1 She was too temerous to go on the rollercoaster.

A2 The temerous kitten hesitated before jumping off the couch.

B1 His temerous nature often held him back from trying new things.

B2 Despite her temerous demeanor, she decided to skydive for the first time.

C1 The temerous explorer ventured into the unknown territory without hesitation.

C2 His temerous attitude towards risk-taking often led to great success in his career.

Examples of temerous in a Sentence

formal The temerous decision to proceed with the project without proper research led to its failure.

informal She made a temerous move by quitting her job without having another one lined up.

slang I can't believe he did something so temerous like that!

figurative Her temerous attitude towards life often leads her into risky situations.

Grammatical Forms of temerous

• past tense: temeroused
• plural: temerouses
• comparative: more temerous
• superlative: most temerous
• present tense: temerous
• future tense: will be temerous
• perfect tense: have been temerous
• continuous tense: is being temerous
• singular: temerous
• positive degree: temerous
• infinitive: to be temerous
• gerund: being temerous
• participle: temerousing

Origin and Evolution of temerous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'temerous' originated from Latin, derived from the Latin word 'temere' meaning rash or reckless.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'temerous' has evolved to be less commonly used in modern English, with 'rash' or 'reckless' being more frequently employed to convey a similar meaning.