B2adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/ræʃ/
UK/ræʃ/
done too quickly, without thinking carefully about the results
In context
Don't make a rash decision; sleep on it and decide tomorrow.
It would be rash to buy a house before you have a stable job.
In a rash moment, he quit his job by text message.
Words that go with rash
adjective + noun
- rash decisionMany investors made rash decisions when prices fell.
- rash promiseHe made a rash promise to buy her a car.
- rash moveSelling all your shares now would be a rash move.
- rash behaviorAlcohol often leads to rash behavior.
adverb + adjective
- a bit rashWasn't it a bit rash to leave without a plan?