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

\/\/ a rash<\/em> decision<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is 'adventurous' a more appropriate choice than 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ adventurous<\/em> pioneers<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'daredevil' be a reasonable alternative to 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms daredevil<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but daredevil<\/em> stresses ostentation in daring.<\/p>

\/\/ daredevil<\/em> motorcyclists<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When would 'daring' be a good substitute for 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words daring<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> can be used in similar contexts, but daring<\/em> implies fearlessness in courting danger.<\/p>

\/\/ daring<\/em> mountain climbers<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can 'foolhardy' be used instead of 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

While the synonyms foolhardy<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> are close in meaning, foolhardy<\/em> suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.<\/p>

\/\/ the foolhardy<\/em> sailor ventured into the storm<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'reckless' take the place of 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The meanings of reckless<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> largely overlap; however, reckless<\/em> implies heedlessness of probable consequences.<\/p>

\/\/ a reckless<\/em> driver<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When could 'venturesome' be used to replace 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

In some situations, the words venturesome<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> are roughly equivalent. However, venturesome<\/em> implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.<\/p>

\/\/ venturesome<\/em> stunt pilots<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does the adjective 'rash' contrast with its synonyms?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ a rash<\/em> decision<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When is 'adventurous' a more appropriate choice than 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

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

\/\/ adventurous<\/em> pioneers<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where would 'daredevil' be a reasonable alternative to 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The synonyms daredevil<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> are sometimes interchangeable, but daredevil<\/em> stresses ostentation in daring.<\/p>

\/\/ daredevil<\/em> motorcyclists<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When would 'daring' be a good substitute for 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The words daring<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> can be used in similar contexts, but daring<\/em> implies fearlessness in courting danger.<\/p>

\/\/ daring<\/em> mountain climbers<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can 'foolhardy' be used instead of 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

While the synonyms foolhardy<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> are close in meaning, foolhardy<\/em> suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.<\/p>

\/\/ the foolhardy<\/em> sailor ventured into the storm<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "In what contexts can 'reckless' take the place of 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

The meanings of reckless<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> largely overlap; however, reckless<\/em> implies heedlessness of probable consequences.<\/p>

\/\/ a reckless<\/em> driver<\/p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When could 'venturesome' be used to replace 'rash'?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "

In some situations, the words venturesome<\/em><\/a> and rash<\/em> are roughly equivalent. However, venturesome<\/em> implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.<\/p>

\/\/ venturesome<\/em> stunt pilots<\/p>" } } ] }

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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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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

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
Symptoms of measles, a virus that attacks the lungs and airways, can include fever, cough, a blotchy rash and red, watery eyes. —Andrew Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Waugh is, soon enough, alone again, and feeling rash. —Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The rash and swelling of hands, feet, face, ears, and neck that occurred with one of the meds. —Eric Boodman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026 Infected people may also develop a pinprick red or purple rash that doesn’t disappear under pressure. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2026 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
  • But the relief of not having to wait for surgery mixed with the shock of the moment made Giese and her husband impulsive.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The American president appears to have no clear end game for his war against Iran, and his seemingly impulsive use of military force may in fact enhance Xi’s call for a more balanced, pragmatic global order.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of impulsive
Noun
  • Bus accidents plague Nepal’s mountain regions, due to narrow roads, poorly maintained vehicles and difficult terrain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
  • When viewers first met Robby, the man was a nervous wreck, lost in inescapable memories of the ER’s plague years.
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of plague
Adjective
  • Then in the final seconds of the period, Merrimack turned the puck over in their own zone but Jack Galanek could not stuff his hurried shot home.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Pre-existing structures, supported by documentation and commercial logic, carry far more weight than hurried adjustments made after funds are already exposed.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of hurried
Noun
  • But this psychogenic epidemic is real and unprecedented.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Not because there’s an epidemic of gambling addiction in the student body — but because sports already play an outsize role at the school and, by extension, so does gambling.
    — Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of epidemic
Adjective
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The sudden rise of Tyler Ballgame from the Eagle Rock scene is something Perry seems to feel some ambivalence about.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of sudden
Noun
  • Notably, a spate of special vinyl releases of Swift’s albums and various tracks and remixes helped spur another strong year for the physical format.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Congress is on track to see record turnover this year as lawmakers forgo reelection, and in few places is that spate of retirements felt as deeply as in Illinois.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of spate
Adjective
  • The letter described the March 9 vote as hasty, given that the vote to reject the city’s offer was driven by three unions representing a majority of those present at the meeting.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Apparently, in the hasty move to LACMA, someone had forgotten to bring a dimmer.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of hasty
Noun
  • Airstrikes have also killed the head of its Supreme National Security Council and a raft of other top-ranking leaders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
  • John and Clarence Anglin escaped from The Rock in 1962 using a homemade raft and were never found.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of raft

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