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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
The recent rash of CEOs Gone Wild is arguably even stupider than commonplace fraud, and a troubling sign that there continues to be a slippery slope of accountability for C-Suite leadership. Ian Chaffee, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Meursault is anything but rash. Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025 Diapering Diapering essentials include everything from disposable diapers to rash creams and wipes, helping parents keep their baby clean and comfortable. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
Adjective
  • Reflective self-talk while performing tasks gives you self-regulation and prevents the lightning-fast, reflexive emotional self-talk from making impulsive decisions that lead to errors and mistakes.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Ari is a rich kid from New York, who is an impulsive motormouth desperate for Sam’s affection.
    Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And the plague is coming on fast, ready to kill.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Then a plague hits the household.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Some sequences feel hurried, some satirical dialogue is a little too on the nose and a special effect around the climax lacks the polish of the production design elsewhere.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Additionally, hurried or reactive infrastructure development may expose the investor to significant foreign asset reporting and tax burdens (NCTI, for example) that could have been mitigated if a multi-disciplinary framework had been considered.
    Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • If one wasn’t killed by the brutal warfare, then the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic finished the job.
    Christine Estima September 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The current epidemic of tariffs seemed to start out this way, but then consolidated and endured to the point of causing real economic damage.
    Mark Weisbrot, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • And then all of a sudden, the pick.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Southwest’s news follows a spate of other airlines announcing free Wi-Fi.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At least four women have been killed in a spate of domestic violence that shook metro Detroit in recent weeks.
    Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Authorities said Robinson allegedly sniped Kirk from a position on top of the Sorensen Student Center, several hundred feet away from him, and then made a hasty retreat into a nearby neighborhood.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Oriental Theater’s longtime landlord, The Sager Family, had alerted them to the Federal Theatre’s availability in late 2023, following the hasty departure of a church that had occupied the building for several years.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.
    David Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Sponsored by a raft of police and firefighter unions, the measure would limit the amount of money public employers could recover from their employees’ lawsuits for on-the-job injuries.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rash. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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