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- [rash]
- /ræʃ/
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- [rash]
- /ræʃ/
Definitions of rashly word
- adjective rashly acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration. 1
- adjective rashly characterized by or showing too great haste or lack of consideration: rash promises. 1
- adverb rashly hurriedly, in haste 1
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Origin of rashly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English; cognate with Dutch, German rasch quick, brisk, Old Norse rǫskr brave
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Parts of speech for Rashly
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rashly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rashly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rashly
adj rashly
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
- deliriously — Pathology. affected with or characteristic of delirium.
- dementedly — crazy; insane; mad.
- devotedly — zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection: a devoted friend.
- distractedly — having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
adv rashly
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- anywise — in any way or manner; at all
- at random — If you choose people or things at random, you do not use any particular method, so they all have an equal chance of being chosen.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- crazily — If something moves crazily, it moves in a way or in a direction that you do not expect.
adverb rashly
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- expeditiously — In an expeditious manner.
- headily — In a heady manner.
- headlong — with the head foremost; headfirst: to plunge headlong into the water.
- impatiently — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
adjective rashly
- frenziedly — In a frenzied manner.
- nonsensically — (of words or language) having little or no meaning; making little or no sense: A baby's babbling is appealingly nonsensical.
Antonyms for rashly
adv rashly
- charily — cautiously; carefully
- circumspectly — watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
- daintily — of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief.
- discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- fastidiously — excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater.
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