Meaning & Definition of word "Rash"

Rash

/ræʃ/

1. A sudden outbreak or eruption, especially of a skin condition.
- Example: The child developed a rash after playing in the grass.
2. A series of events occurring in quick succession.
- Example: There was a rash of burglaries in the neighborhood over the weekend.

1. Characterized by or acting with undue haste and lack of careful consideration.
- Example: His rash decision to invest all his savings in a single startup led to significant financial loss.
2. Done or made with a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences.
- Example: She regretted making a rash promise to help everyone without checking her schedule first.
3. Having a tendency to act quickly without thinking about the consequences.
- Example: The rash behavior of the teenagers put them in a dangerous situation.

From Middle English 'raske', from Old Norse 'raskr', meaning 'quick' or 'swift'.

rash decision:

A decision made quickly and without thought.

rash behavior:

Actions taken without considering potential risks.

a rash of incidents:

A sudden increase in occurrences or events.

rashly:

In a rash manner; with reckless disregard.

rashness:

The quality of being rash; a lack of caution.

Meaning: To jump into things without thinking.

Example Sentence: Don't be so rash, just give it a second thought!

Meaning: Going off on a whim.

Example Sentence: That was pretty rash, man, you don't even know the details!