безрассу́дство — meaning in English

English meaning

• folly noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
• temerity noun Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

Senses

безрассу́дство is used for these senses in English:

• derring-do Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions.
• folly Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
• folly Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.
• temerity (uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.

folly — full definition

1. noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
2. noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.

temerity — full definition

1. noun Reckless boldness; foolish bravery.
2. noun An act or case of reckless boldness.
3. noun Effrontery; impudence.

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