rashly

[ rash-lee ]

adverb

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rashly¹

rash ¹( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Virginia Tech’s defense has weathered a rash of absences this season amid the coronavirus pandemic in addition to injury and off-the-field issues.

From Washington Post

As a food allergy doctor, Kim already knew the shocking effects even a tiny dose of peanuts could have on people — everything from rashes to going into shock.

From Ozy

CRISPR’s ease of use makes the potential for rash action worth considering.

From Quanta Magazine

Ten days after the rash of fires in early September, parts of Oregon and Washington received welcome rain.

From Popular-Science

It’s tempting to say that the rash of incumbent losses in 2020 also means that anti-incumbent fever has reached Watergate-level highs.

From FiveThirtyEight

They speculated why a man of such promise and talent would end his life so rashly.

From The Daily Beast

Second, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to cash the check Obama rashly wrote.

From The Daily Beast

Miss Eliot had too rashly taken the alarm, as Mrs. G.'s sort, though confluent, was a very good one.

From Project Gutenberg

Visitors who had rashly chosen to take their chance commonly passed their first night in the waiting-rooms of the railway station.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not to be a mad enterprise rashly pushed on regardless of danger.

From Project Gutenberg

He speculates rashly, drinks, and indulges in every low vice.

From Project Gutenberg

Do not rashly abandon your career on the railway on the off-chance of a vocal Bonanza.

From Project Gutenberg