rash
1acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
characterized by or showing too great haste or lack of consideration: rash promises.
Origin of rash
1Other words for rash
Opposites for rash
Other words from rash
- rash·ly, adverb
- rash·ness, noun
Other definitions for rash (2 of 2)
an eruption or efflorescence on the skin.
a multitude of instances of something occurring more or less during the same period of time: a rash of robberies last month.
Origin of rash
2Other words from rash
- rashlike, adjective
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How to use rash in a sentence
As yet he was under the influence of such a degree of vanity as prompted him to the rashest courses.
The Wars of the Roses | John G. EdgarWhen you have done the rashest thing in the world it is very pleasant to be told that no man of spirit could have acted otherwise.
Phineas Redux | Anthony TrollopeI'd long been rash, but the rashest thing I did was when I fell in love with Flora.
Wyndham's Pal | Harold BindlossHe had, even in the eyes of his enemies, earned a reputation for courage, which could only be sustained by the rashest adventures.
Chicot the Jester | Alexandre Dumas, PereFrom a sudden passion, not otherwise to be gratified, he had made the rashest sacrifices for an unequal marriage.
The Last Of The Barons, Complete | Edward Bulwer-Lytton
British Dictionary definitions for rash (1 of 2)
/ (ræʃ) /
acting without due consideration or thought; impetuous
characterized by or resulting from excessive haste or impetuosity: a rash word
Origin of rash
1Derived forms of rash
- rashly, adverb
- rashness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for rash (2 of 2)
/ (ræʃ) /
pathol any skin eruption
a series of unpleasant and unexpected occurrences: a rash of forest fires
Origin of rash
2Derived forms of rash
- rashlike, adjective
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