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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
Any food can cause an allergic reaction that causes a mouth rash. Wendy Wisner, Health, 18 Apr. 2025 Duhamel walks us through Staten's rash actions, still driven by being lost in a haze of grief, including a punch that will have serious repercussions for Staten going forward. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
An uncomplicated measles infection causes intense fevers and a thoroughly miserable rash for several days. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025 Pletcher has pinned the rash of positives on too-sensitive lab testing and has denied giving any drug that was not allowed under the rules of racing. Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rash
Adjective
  • To tell the story of a middle-aged man’s impulsive leap into restaurant ownership, he’s gathered an accomplished cast wielding effortless charm.
    Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
  • Could this change in spending from non-essential items to more essential ones mean a realignment away from impulsive internet purchases and toward more bare essentials?
    Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • Others get their start in spring and plague the summer lawn.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • That said, consumption changes continue to plague cable.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This comes as the Trump administration has faced growing criticisms for its hurried proceedings to remove as many noncitizens from the country as quickly as possible.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In Alentejo, food is meant to be shared, and time at the table is never hurried, and this is a central element of the experience at São Lourenço do Barrocal.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The administration plans to prioritize research on chronic disease and other epidemics.
    Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 May 2025
  • The Herald podcast takes you on a journey through the story of Miami’s first doctor, who arrived in the city in 1896, when mosquitoes and epidemics were the great scourge, Dr. James Jackson.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • The band’s message may have got slightly lost, however, amid their acid-trip screen visuals, military drag, and the climactic near-naked reveals, not to mention the sudden appearance of a rocket-straddling Vladimir Lenin impersonator who looked more like the Smurfs’ arch-nemesis Gargamel.
    Nick Allen, Vulture, 13 May 2025
  • The boom in housing demand during these years resulted in a sudden surge in home values and prices in the state, which in turn encouraged an explosion in new construction projects.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • But that doesn’t make the recent spate any more acceptable.
    Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma — The United States aviation industry continues to grapple with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as a recent spate of incidents has thrust the high-stress profession into the spotlight.
    Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Resolving these tensions requires genuine leadership – not hasty amendments.
    Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • While some parents might rush to force their kids to make a hasty and superficial apology–or even non-apology–taking an engaged approach instead of a reactive one allowed this father and son to make a sincere attempt at amends that took into account the other person’s feelings.
    Christian Dashiell, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The previous council approved a raft of tenant protections but rescinded it in 2021 under legal pressure.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
  • As Samsung Galaxy users finally get to upgrade to One UI 7, bringing Android 15’s raft of updates to their phones, there’s suddenly a new reason for attention to turn to One UI 8 and Android 16.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025

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“Rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rash. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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