errantry

/əˈræntri/

Definitions

1. noun

A knight’s or knight’s act of wandering or roaming in search of adventure, often in a romantic or chivalrous manner.

“The young knight’s life of errantry was marked by bravery and honor.”

2. noun

A quality of being reckless or irresponsible, especially in one’s behavior or actions.

“His errantry on the road led to him getting lost in the woods.”

Synonyms

  • knight-errantry
  • rogishness

Antonyms

  • caution
  • prudence