adventurism
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tʃəˌrɪz noun
1.
defiance or disregard of accepted standards of behavior.
2.
rash or irresponsible policies, methods, or actions, especially in political or international affairs.
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| —n | |
| recklessness, esp in politics and finance | |
| ad'venturist | |
| —n | |
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Adventurism
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
In neither of them is military adventurism popular with voters.
What was for the former a necessary romance, was for the latter an extravagant and pointless adventurism.
Dave- at this point, the burden of proof is on those supporting this idiotic, pointless military adventurism.
We viewed that sort of imperial adventurism with disdain.
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