Literary notes about Temerarious (AI summary)
The term "temerarious" is often employed in literature to evoke a sense of rash or foolhardy boldness, depending on the context. At times it characterizes actions that border on imprudence—suggesting negligence or a lack of circumspection, as in a judgment deemed temerarious [1] or ventures requiring perfect caution [2]. In other instances the word celebrates an adventurous spirit, portraying a character with a dauntless, intrepid soul venturing into uncharted territory [3] or one whose very nature is described as naturally temerarious [4]. It may also carry a critical tone, noting behavior that is precipitous or scandalous [5], thereby highlighting the dual edge of daring ambition and reckless imprudence.
- Does it not suppose, that the former judgement was temerarious or negligent?
— from Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 by James Boswell - That may have been temerarious, since building material of perfect quality is required when chances are taken.
— from How France Built Her Cathedrals: A Study in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries by Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly - Primarily and supremely man is always the pioneer of life, adventuring onward into the unknown, alone with his own temerarious, dauntless soul.
— from Fantasia of the Unconscious by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence - Temerarious " came to him as naturally as to Sir Thomas Browne. "
— from The Life of Francis Thompson by Everard Meynell - " This, according to the cardinals, "is scandalous, temerarious, impious, and erroneous.
— from Books Fatal to Their Authors by P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
