English vocabulary · C1
Rash
/ræʃ/ · adj., n.
A rash choice is made too fast, without thinking about what could go wrong. You act before you know enough, so you may cause harm or feel sorry later.
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Example sentences
- Signing unread papers was rash.
- His rash jump hurt his leg.
Word origin and roots
from Middle English
- rasch — quick (from Middle English)
Synonyms and nuances
- HASTY — done with too little time (Too Fast)
- RECKLESS — not caring about danger (Risk Ignored)
- IMPULSIVE — acting on sudden feelings (Sudden Feeling)
Similar words
- hasty
- reckless
- impulsive
- careless
- thoughtless
Lesson notes
A rash choice is made too fast, without thinking about what could go wrong. You act before you know enough, so you may cause harm or feel sorry later.
Related: hasty, reckless, impulsive. Use rash when you act without thought.
Signing unread papers was rash. His rash jump hurt his leg.
From Middle English. Rash- means quick. A quick jump without a look is rash.