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noun

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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rash
Adjective
Measles symptoms typically appear one to two weeks after exposure, and include fever, cough, runny nose, and rash, as well as red, watery eyes. Ivana Saric, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025 For example, patients can experience skin rash, upset stomach and nausea, but taking the medication with food can help your body absorb the medicine better. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition with genetic and environmental causes, whereas atopic dermatitis stems from an irritating substance that triggers a rash. Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 Eczema is a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that causes a dry, itchy rash. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
Adjective
  • Clients who check their investments frequently tend to experience more anxiety and are more likely to make impulsive changes.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • In Trump's impulsive first term, Waltz might've been fired.
    Marc Caputo, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • At the peak of the injury plague striking the Magic in January, third-year pro Caleb Houstan served as a spot-starter and joined Orlando‘s rotation as part of the second unit.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
  • On the north side of this strong storm system, wintry precipitation continues to plague parts of the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and New England.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, the Spaniard drove his happiness in it throughout the facility, always with his signature celebratory cigar and at no greater speed than the hurried pace of an ordinary person.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • While some treasure hoards dating to this period appear hurried — as if someone was trying to hide their wealth in a moment of crisis, for example — the Galloway Hoard looks different.
    Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Days earlier, the Administration dismissed the entire staff of the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV Policy, which directed initiatives within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, such as the initiative to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
  • On America's Drug Crisis On March 18, Kennedy said top priorities of his department include ending America's epidemic of chronic illness by focusing on safe, wholesome food, clean water and eliminating environmental toxins.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Don’t be surprised if your insights come through unconventional means — like a sudden dream, a deep gut feeling or even a meaningful synchronicity that guides you toward a new direction.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The fraught legal battle is also taking place amid a sudden round of visa revocations among international students at some of the country’s top universities, with college officials left unprepared and searching for answers from the government.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Losing players of that calibre would hurt any side, but this spate of injuries is still a prompt for Bayern to reinforce themselves better, in a way which does not force the kind of tactical redesign which lay at the heart of Tuesday’s defeat.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Despite a recent spate of non-renewals, State Farm remains the largest property insurer in California, with around one million policies in the state, according to the Associated Press.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • According to El Confidencial, Trillo pressured the buyer into making a hasty purchase, claiming other investors were circling.
    Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Experts recommend talking to managers before making a hasty decision.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The following year, Eric Ashby went missing after his raft overturned on the Arkansas River in Colorado.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Before the summit began, the government announced a raft of new measures.
    Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rash. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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