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What is another word for Rash? – 146 Rash Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hasty impulsive impetuous reckless thoughtless careless brash foolhardy precipitate headlong sudden abrupt swift speedy hurried rash ill-considered incautious irresponsible frantic frenzied furious vehement violent wild madcap daredevil adventurous bold daring dashing fearless intrepid audacious venturesome impatient restless spasmodic erratic unpredictable unstable volatile

    Meaning of Rash

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "rash" can be defined as acting or done without careful thought or consideration, or a sudden appearance of red spots on the skin, often as a result of illness or infection.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "rash" as acting or done without due caution or deliberation, or a skin eruption or redness.

    Example Uses

    • The driver made a rash decision to take a shortcut, which resulted in getting lost in the woods.
    • After eating the new food, she developed a rash on her skin that itched and burned.
    • He made a rash promise to finish the project by the end of the week, but soon realized it was unrealistic.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cautious careful thoughtful deliberate considered prudent wise judicious restrained moderate measured calm sober rational sensible level-headed reflective patient steady stable secure tranquil peaceful serene gentle mild tame

    Related Nouns

    infection disease illness outbreak epidemic skin lesion wound blemish imperfection defect flaw eruption breakout acne eczema dermatitis allergy reaction symptom condition disorder affliction complaint problem

    Related Verbs

    appear emerge develop occur happen arise break erupt spread infect contaminate affect influence irritate inflame aggravate exacerbate worsen intensify accelerate precipitate trigger provoke

    Related Adjectives

    sudden abrupt swift speedy hurried impulsive reckless careless thoughtless brash foolhardy precipitate headlong frantic frenzied furious vehement violent wild madcap daredevil adventurous bold daring dashing fearless intrepid audacious venturesome