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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
Bee with a rash on her neck and chest after eating in the US, compared to no rash in Europe. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 The gathering featured remarks from LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, who addressed the alarming uptick in local break-ins and recent rash of crimes. Danielle Bacher, People.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
The opening goal by Costa Rica on Sunday night came on a PK following a rash challenge by left back Max Arfsten. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025 Signs and symptoms include a rapid, weak pulse; a skin rash; and nausea and vomiting. Meredith Kile, People.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
Adjective
  • For example: • Excitement can spark innovation or lead to impulsive decisions.
    Marc Brackett, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
  • That impulsive rescue set off a chain reaction that would change everything.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The plague of injuries hadn’t lifted either, last year’s No. 2 pick Cameron Brink was still recovering from a torn ACL and speedy spark plug Rae Burrell was injured just seconds into the season.
    Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Those individuals, then, via cough or direct contact, can spread plague person-to-person, and that’s called primary pneumonic plague.
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Scenes of hurried passengers chugging water or tossing full bottles into trash bins have become routine — and agents are required to confiscate anything that doesn’t comply, often to the frustration of everyday travelers.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
  • While authors have long relied on brief bookstore appearances and hurried festival signings to connect with their audience, reading retreats offer extended, intimate access to their most devoted fans in settings designed for thoughtful literary discussion.
    JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Harry, 40, championed young people of southern Africa, especially amid the HIV and AIDS epidemic, a journey that began almost 20 years ago by creating the charity Sentebale.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • As the Herald has reported, the opioid epidemic, fueled by the synthetic killer fentanyl, is literally changing the landscape of Boston.
    Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Wednesday’s return to school, after a busy summer spent hunting a serial killer, corresponds eerily with a new spate of murders.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Real Madrid have decided to make several changes in the medical department after the spate of injuries that plagued the team last season.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Attorneys for Bedrock Healthcare argue the court's decision to order the nursing homes into receivership was hasty and unnecessary.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Commissioners reluctantly agreed to ratify County Mayor Jerry Demings’ hasty decision to sign an agreement that would allow jail employees to transport immigration violators to federal detention facilities, including the infamous Alligator Alcatraz in the middle of the Everglades.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In fact, fire ants build rafts using their own bodies when their underground nests flood from rainfall—without using any means of communication.
    Madeleine Beekman August 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Antoni was a contributor to Project 2025, the controversial conservative policy blueprint designed to help Trump and his officials achieve a raft of goals in his second term in the White House.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rash. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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