Transience

TRAN-see-uhns (/ˈtrænziəns/)

the state of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.

“Thankfully, the fire proved nothing but a passing transience, leaving behind more smoke than sorrow.”

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exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring.

using very few words.

looking or sounding sad and dismal.

used to refer to a group of men, especially in formal contexts.

morally correct behaviour or thinking; uprightness.