Synonyms and antonyms of rash in English

rash

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NOT TAKING OR SHOWING ENOUGH CARE AND ATTENTION

That was a rash decision - you didn't think about the costs involved.

Synonyms and examples

careless
That was careless of you.
sloppy
disapproving
Spelling mistakes always look sloppy in a formal letter.
slapdash
informal disapproving
His work is always hurried and slapdash.
thoughtless
The Prime Minister made a thoughtless remark about the environment.
negligent
If a doctor is negligent in treating a patient, they can be sued in court.
reckless
He was found guilty of reckless driving.
irresponsible
disapproving
Some dog owners are irresponsible and do not keep dangerous dogs under control.

Antonym and example

careful
Be careful driving in this weather.
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If someone is not taking or showing enough care and attention, they are careless.
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rash

adjective
These are words and phrases related to rash. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of rash.
Synonyms for rash from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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someone who seems to be a human form of disaster, encyclopedia, etc.

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