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rashly

[rash-lee] / ˈræʃ li /
ADVERB
brashly
Synonyms
STRONG
headlong
WEAK
abruptly boldly carelessly daringly excitedly expeditiously feverishly fiercely foolishly frantically furiously hastily headily headstrongly heedlessly hurriedly ill-advisedly impetuously imprudently impulsively inadvisedly incautiously indiscreetly indomitably irresponsibly madly passionately precipitantly precipitately precipitously recklessly speedily thoughtlessly unpreparedly unthinkingly unwarily unwisely wildly

Example Sentences

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But rather than reacting rashly, he marshaled a tenacious defense, not losing his composure or allowing himself to be tempted into a hotheaded action that could have led to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Xavi Simons' incisive long pass sent Johnson racing through on goal, prompting goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski to rashly race out of his area.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

The fans are insane, and fortune favors, in the long term, those who spend rashly and can buy players who want to win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 24, 2025

The answer depends somewhat on your situation and risk tolerance, but in general, experts advise investors to be aware of potential ups and downs but not act too rashly.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

Mr. Hancock did not recognize him as the apprentice of Mr. Lapham who had rashly promised a sugar basin in time for his Aunt Lydia’s birthday.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes