Synonyms

rashly

American

[rash-lee] / ˈræʃ li /

adverb

too hastily or thoughtlessly; in a foolhardy or ill-advised way.

She often reminds him not to act rashly, to think things through before acting.

Etymology

Origin of rashly

rash ¹ ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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They don’t say that you will mourn this garish and ugly melamine plate—which you rashly gave away during a clear-out—as if it were a dead pet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Xavi Simons' incisive long pass sent Johnson racing through on goal, prompting goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski to rashly race out of his area.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

The owners at Brentford have earned a reputation for making good decisions, and they will not have made this one rashly.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

The answer depends somewhat on your situation and risk tolerance, but in general, experts advise investors to be aware of potential ups and downs but not act too rashly.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

The enormity of what I’d rashly committed myself to set in.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer

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