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rash
1[ rash ]
adjective
- acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
Synonyms: foolhardy, indiscreet, precipitate, incautious, venturous, reckless, impetuous, hasty
Antonyms: cautious
- characterized by or showing too great haste or lack of consideration:
rash promises.
rash
2[ rash ]
noun
- an eruption or efflorescence on the skin.
- a multitude of instances of something occurring more or less during the same period of time:
a rash of robberies last month.
rash
1/ ræʃ /
adjective
- acting without due consideration or thought; impetuous
- characterized by or resulting from excessive haste or impetuosity
a rash word
rash
2/ ræʃ /
noun
- pathol any skin eruption
- a series of unpleasant and unexpected occurrences
a rash of forest fires
Derived Forms
- ˈrashness, noun
- ˈrashly, adverb
- ˈrashˌlike, adjective
Other Words From
- rash·ly adverb
- rash·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of rash1
Origin of rash2
Word History and Origins
Origin of rash1
Origin of rash2
Example Sentences
A rash can then develop, which can be extremely itchy or painful.
The patient developed flu-like symptoms on 22 October and a rash two days later.
After a day in the garden, my arms usually are crisscrossed with scratches, sunburn, a few punctures from thorns and more often than not, a low-grade rash.
The patient developed flu-like symptoms on 21 October and a rash three days later.
"Consultations have been a lot longer than normal, and it is bizarre when you are talking about a rash and then all of a sudden you are talking about Strictly," she continued.
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More About Rash
What does rash mean?
Rash describes acting too quickly and without proper planning, as in James was rash when he decided to quit his job after just one hard day.
Rash also describes a great haste or a lack of consideration, such as Sahad avoided making rash decisions by doing a lot of research first.
A rash is a skin condition, such as bumps or a red area, like you might get if you touch poison ivy.
A rash is also several instances of something that occur at the same or nearly the same time, such as a rash of snowstorms over a week or a rash of electronic sales during the winter holidays.
Example: He always jumps head first into rash decisions, but sometimes it works out.
Where does rash come from?
The first records of the term rash meaning “hasty” come from the 1300s. It is related to the Old Norse rǫskr, meaning “brave.” The first records of the term rash meaning “skin outbreak” come from the 1700s. It ultimately comes from the Latin rādere, meaning “to scratch.”
Normally, rashness is not a desired trait, as making decisions quickly without thinking about them enough can often lead to negative results. For example, when someone makes a promise they cannot keep, that is a rash promise or when they oversell their skill for a task, it is a rash commitment.
When referring to a skin condition, a rash can come in many different forms and can come from a variety of conditions. A heat rash can be the result of sweat glands becoming inflamed, usually causing itchiness or discomfort. You might also get a rash when you eat something you’re allergic to or when you touch something that commonly causes a reaction in humans, like poison sumac and poison oak.
Did you know … ?
What are some other forms related to rash?
- rashly (adverb)
- rashness (noun)
- rashlike (adjective)
What are some synonyms for rash?
What are some words that share a root or word element with rash?
What are some words that often get used in discussing rash?
How is rash used in real life?
Rash, relating to skin, is usually used in a medical context, while rash, meaning “foolish” is used more commonly to describe someone else’s actions..
people will be like “sorry I acted so rash I’m a Sagittarius with Virgo rising” like ma’am this is a murder trial
— Anna Fitzpatrick (@bananafitz) May 16, 2020
Heat rash on my face. Not cool
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) January 3, 2016
My man Joaquin. Yes
Nearly 20 years since you should have won for that prickly rash of a performance as Commodus .
So many remarkable characters over the years.Stunning performances from Renée Zellweger, the timeless Laura Dern & that Brad Pitt fella just keeps getting better.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) February 10, 2020
Try using rash!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for rash?
A. foolhardy
B. cautious
C. reckless
D. daring
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