Rashly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a rash manner; hastily or without due consideration; with precipitation.

    "Alas Wat, I haue kild the kings officer in ſtriking raſhly."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a hasty and foolhardy manner wordnet

Synonyms

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abruptlyhastilyhead over heelsheadfirstheadlongimpetuously

Example

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"Why act rashly? Wait until tomorrow."

Etymology

From rash + -ly.

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