Rash (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He made a rash decision to invest his entire life savings in the failing company.
- The stuntman was known for his rash and often erratic behavior on set.
- Despite warnings from locals, she embarked on a rash journey through the treacherous terrain.
- His team questioned the rash move to switch strategies mid-game, but it seemed to pay off.
- The police officer described the suspect's rash behavior as erratic and aggressive, leading to a brief pursuit.
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Meaning 2
Imprudently incurring risk; "do something rash that he will forever repent"- George Meredith.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Fearing she would make a rash decision, her friends advised her to wait a day before responding.
- Her rash investment in the company led to significant financial losses.
- In a moment of weakness, he made a rash promise to donate a large sum of money to charity.
- The young traveler's rash decision to walk through the deserted alleyway at night put her in grave danger.
- Her rash behavior during the company meeting left a lasting impression on her colleagues.