Recklessness
81adventurism — n. 1. recklessness in politics or foreign affairs. [WordNet 1.5] …
82Desperation — Des per*a tion, n. [L. desperatio: cf. OF. desperation.] 1. The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope. [1913 Webster] This desperation of success chills all our industry. Hammond. [1913 Webster] 2. A state of despair, or… …
83Extravagance — Ex*trav a*gance, n. [Cf. F. extravagance. See {Extravagant}, and cf. {Extravaganza}.] 1. A wandering beyond proper limits; an excursion or sally from the usual way, course, or limit. [1913 Webster] 2. The state of being extravagant, wild, or… …
84Foolhardiness — Fool har di*ness, n. Courage without sense or judgment; foolish rashness; recklessness. Dryden. [1913 Webster] …
85Mood — Mood, n. [OE. mood, mod, AS. m[=o]dmind, feeling, heart, courage; akin to OS. & OFries. m[=o]d, D. moed, OHG. muot, G. muth, mut, courage, Dan. & Sw. mod, Icel. m[=o][eth]r wrath, Goth. m[=o]ds.] Temper of mind; temporary state of the mind in… …
86Plunge — Plunge, v. i. 1. To thrust or cast one s self into water or other fluid; to submerge one s self; to dive, or to rush in; as, he plunged into the river. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge into debt. [1913 Webster] Forced to plunge naked in the… …
87Plunging fire — Plunge Plunge, v. i. 1. To thrust or cast one s self into water or other fluid; to submerge one s self; to dive, or to rush in; as, he plunged into the river. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge into debt. [1913 Webster] Forced to plunge naked… …
88Wantonness — Wan ton*ness, n. The quality or state of being wanton; negligence of restraint; sportiveness; recklessness; lasciviousness. Gower. [1913 Webster] The tumults threatened to abuse all acts of grace, and turn them into wantonness. Eikon Basilike.… …
89adventurous — adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown < an adventurous explorer > b. innovative < an adventurous artistic style > 2. characterized by unknown dangers and risks < …
90madcap — adjective Date: 1588 marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness • madcap noun …