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adjective

Definition of rashnext
as in impulsive
acting or done with excessive or careless speed that was too rash a move, for now I've lost my bishop and probably the whole chess game

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rash

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noun

as in plague

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How does the adjective rash contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of rash are adventurous, daredevil, daring, foolhardy, reckless, and venturesome. While all these words mean "exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense," rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought.

a rash decision

When is adventurous a more appropriate choice than rash?

The words adventurous and rash are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence.

adventurous pioneers

Where would daredevil be a reasonable alternative to rash?

The synonyms daredevil and rash are sometimes interchangeable, but daredevil stresses ostentation in daring.

daredevil motorcyclists

When would daring be a good substitute for rash?

The words daring and rash can be used in similar contexts, but daring implies fearlessness in courting danger.

daring mountain climbers

When can foolhardy be used instead of rash?

While the synonyms foolhardy and rash are close in meaning, foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.

the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm

In what contexts can reckless take the place of rash?

The meanings of reckless and rash largely overlap; however, reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences.

a reckless driver

When could venturesome be used to replace rash?

In some situations, the words venturesome and rash are roughly equivalent. However, venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.

venturesome stunt pilots

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Recent Examples of rash
Adjective
Most people don’t have any side effects, though some people may experience a fever, rash or joint pain and stiffness afterward. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025 Vasculitis rash: Vasculitis is a condition that causes blood vessels underneath the skin to swell. —Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
In most cases, the disease would resolve after a few days of cough, fever, and a telltale rash. —Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025 Clarithromycin also has many possible side effects, including diarrhea, vomiting, rash, flu-like symptoms, and more. —Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
  1. impulsive
  2. plague
  3. hurried
  4. epidemic
  5. sudden
  6. spate
  7. hasty
  8. raft
Adjective
  • The proliferation of financial news, sensationalist headlines, and social media can amplify anxiety, leading to impulsive decisions that deviate from long-term plans.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Even during a recession, advisors should encourage clients to avoid impulsive moves like selling assets at depressed prices.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of impulsive
Noun
  • Of course, the Pythons didn’t live through the plague themselves—and today, their sketch likely renders very differently for viewers who have undergone an experience of mass death.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In my opinion, movies don’t get much better than this timelessly urgent piece of art that is far from a simple morality tale, that never offers easy answers to cyclically present problems that plague society.
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of plague
Adjective
  • By contrast, Spencer crossing the ocean in the space of an hour feels downright hurried.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Photography by Christopher Lee Every morning taquerias throughout San Antonio fill with construction workers, nurses in scrubs, college students, and hurried families, all finding salvation in an iconic staple: the breakfast taco.
    — Edmund Tijerina, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of hurried
Noun
  • With America still in the throes of a loneliness epidemic, every organization has a responsibility to create more opportunities for camaraderie and relationship-building at work.
    — John Waldmann, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The grandmother figure was big in my community growing up because at the time there was the crack epidemic so a lot of children lost their parents to drugs and the grandparents stepped up.
    — J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of epidemic
Adjective
  • In this twilight zone, extreme closeups of Maddie and Frank’s terrified eyes, the sudden depiction of the road in soft focus, and the forest’s AI-like rendering are downright disorienting.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
  • What to do in an earthquake Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of sudden
Noun
  • The country has seen a recent spate of aviation disasters and close calls, stoking fears about air travel, though flying remains a safe way to travel.
    — Thomas Peipert, Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Hapa Blonde As all celebrity women well know, with a spate of public appearances and photo opps comes unwarranted criticism and tired opinions.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of spate
Adjective
  • Be patient in communication and avoid making hasty decisions.
    — Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
  • An advancing inferno may call for hasty felling of trees to create firebreaks.
    — Albert C. Lin, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of hasty
Noun
  • At least 15 green iguanas appeared on the beaches of Anguilla in the Caribbean in 1995 on rafts of uprooted trees.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Real estate investment still fell by nearly 10% in the first two months of the year, according to a raft of official economic figures released Monday.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of raft

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