Dictionary entries for 'rashness'

Synonyms

haste
hastiness
hurriedness
precipitance
precipitancy
precipitateness
precipitation
rush
brashness
foolhardiness
incautiousness
recklessness
temerariousness
temerity

rash¹ (răsh)

[Middle English rasch, active, unrestrained, perhaps from Old English -raesc (in līgræsc, lightning), or from Middle Dutch, or Middle Low German rasch, fast.]

adjective: rash·er, rash·est.

Characterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness. See synonyms at reckless
Archaic Quick in producing a strong or marked effect.

derivatives

rash́ly: adverb
rash́ness: noun

adjective: rash·er, rash·est.

derivatives

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition