Rashly
adverb
Doing something quickly without thinking about the results.
He rashly quit his job, without considering the consequences.
Often appears as...
- act rashly
- speak rashly
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
Doing something quickly without thinking about the results.
He rashly quit his job, without considering the consequences.
Often appears as...
- act rashly
- speak rashly
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Using 'rashly' often implies that the outcome is negative or undesirable.
She rashly invested all her savings, leading to a financial loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Impulse Actions
'Rashly' is used when someone acts on impulse rather than careful thought.
He rashly accepted the first job offer without exploring others.
Pro Tip 3/3Cautionary Context
In stories or advice, 'rashly' serves as a caution against hasty actions.
The old man warned the youth not to act rashly out of anger.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Using 'rashly' often implies that the outcome is negative or undesirable.
She rashly invested all her savings, leading to a financial loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Impulse Actions
'Rashly' is used when someone acts on impulse rather than careful thought.
He rashly accepted the first job offer without exploring others.
Pro Tip 3/3Cautionary Context
In stories or advice, 'rashly' serves as a caution against hasty actions.
The old man warned the youth not to act rashly out of anger.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Using 'rashly' often implies that the outcome is negative or undesirable.
She rashly invested all her savings, leading to a financial loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Impulse Actions
'Rashly' is used when someone acts on impulse rather than careful thought.
He rashly accepted the first job offer without exploring others.
Pro Tip 3/3Cautionary Context
In stories or advice, 'rashly' serves as a caution against hasty actions.
The old man warned the youth not to act rashly out of anger.
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Video examples
The Aztec myth of the...
Lord Sun shot back, and his quetzal-feathered arrows struck Lord Dawn in the face, turning him to frost. Before anyone else could act rashly, the other gods turned to each other to discuss what to do. Of course, no one wanted to sacrifice themselves,
Video examples
The Aztec myth of the...
Lord Sun shot back, and his quetzal-feathered arrows struck Lord Dawn in the face, turning him to frost. Before anyone else could act rashly, the other gods turned to each other to discuss what to do. Of course, no one wanted to sacrifice themselves,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Horace Mann
American Educator
Much that we call evil is really good in disguises; and we should not quarrel rashly with adversities not yet understood, nor overlook the mercies often bound up in them.
Quote examples
Ariel Sharon
Israeli Leader
When it comes to matters of war and peace, we must not act rashly.
Quote examples
Horace Mann
American Educator
Much that we call evil is really good in disguises; and we should not quarrel rashly with adversities not yet understood, nor overlook the mercies often bound up in them.
Quote examples
Ariel Sharon
Israeli Leader
When it comes to matters of war and peace, we must not act rashly.
Example 1 of 2
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