rash
/ræʃ/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous: Describes a decision or action taken hastily, often showing a lack of prudence or forethought.
- Characterized by or showing defiance of danger; reckless: Describes a boldness that disregards potential harm or risk.
Noun:
- An outbreak of many instances of something, typically something unwelcome, within a short period: A sudden, widespread occurrence of events, often negative.
- (Medical) An area of red spots on the skin, often itchy or sore, caused by illness, allergy, or reaction: A common symptom of various conditions.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Making a rash decision without consulting anyone led to significant problems.
- It was rash of him to quit his job without having another one lined up.
- The general was criticized for his rash tactics that cost many lives.
Noun:
- The city saw a rash of car thefts last month.
- A rash of complaints followed the new policy announcement.
- The baby developed a red rash after trying the new food.
- Poison ivy often causes an itchy rash on the skin.
Advanced Usage
- In a rash moment: Refers to acting on a sudden, impulsive feeling.
- In a rash moment, she confessed everything.
- Rash of (something): Emphasizes the sudden, numerous, and often problematic nature of the occurrences.
- The software update triggered a rash of compatibility issues.
Variants and Related Words
- Rashly (adverb): In a rash manner.
- He acted rashly and later regretted it.
- Rashness (noun): The quality of being rash.
- His rashness was his greatest weakness.
Synonyms
- Adjective: Reckless, impulsive, hasty, impetuous, foolhardy, imprudent, careless.
- Noun (outbreak): Spate, wave, flood, epidemic, series, cluster.
- Noun (skin): Eruption, breakout, hives (specific type).
Antonyms
- Adjective: Cautious, prudent, careful, considered, deliberate, judicious.
Related Phrases
- Break out in a rash: To suddenly develop a skin rash.
- She broke out in a rash after using the new laundry detergent.
- Rash promise: A promise made impulsively without thought of keeping it.
- He made a rash promise to finish the project in a day, which was impossible.
Adjective
- marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
- foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker
- became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans-Macaulay
- a reckless driver
- a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest
- imprudently incurring risk
- do something rash that he will forever repent- George Meredith
Noun
- a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
- a rash of bank robberies
- a blizzard of lawsuits
- any red eruption of the skin