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Synonyms of rash

18 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for rash is devil-may-care. Other synonyms of rash are reckless, impulsive, foolhardy, imprudent and precipitate.

Synonyms and similar words for rash

adjectiveActing too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.

  • foolhardyMarked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger; boldly rash; hotheaded.
  • headyRash or impetuous.
  • impulsiveActuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
  • precipitateWith a hasty impulse; hurried; headstrong.
  • daring
  • devil-may-careCarefree, reckless, irresponsible.
  • headstrongDetermined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
  • heedlessUnaware; without noticing; careless; inattentive.
  • impetuous
  • imprudentNot prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's...
  • precipitantInclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration; hasty, impulsive, rash.
  • precipitousHasty; rash; quick; sudden.
  • quick-and-dirtyDone or constructed in a hasty, approximate, temporarily adequate manner, but not exact, fully formed, or reliable for...
  • recklessCareless or heedless; headstrong or rash.
  • suddenHasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
  • temeritousHaving temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger.

adverbSynonym of rashly (“in a rash manner; hastily or without due consideration”).

  • rashlyIn a rash manner; hastily or without due consideration; with precipitation.

nounAn outbreak or surge in problems; a spate, string, or trend.

Opposite of rash

adjectiveActing too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.

  • prudentSagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
  • unrashNot rash.
  • shy
  • timidLacking in courage or confidence.
  • cautiousUsing or exercising caution; careful; tentative.
  • careful

Meaning of rash

  1. adjective Acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.
  2. adjective Of corn or other grains: so dry as to fall out of the ear with handling.
  3. adjective Requiring swift action; pressing; urgent.

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Questions about synonyms of rash

What is another word for rash?
Rash has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as devil-may-care, reckless, impulsive, foolhardy, imprudent, precipitate, precipitous and precipitant.
What is the opposite of rash?
The opposite of rash is prudent. Other antonyms of rash are timid, unrash, cautious, careful and shy.
What does rash mean?
Rash means acting too quickly without considering the consequences and risks; not careful; hasty.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: rash (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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