Definition

The quality of acting too quickly without thinking carefully, often leading to mistakes or problems.

Example

His rashness in making decisions often caused issues for the team.

Conversation

I think his rashness in making decisions is really concerning.

Yeah, it can lead to some serious mistakes.

Exactly! Sometimes it pays to think things through first.

Definitely. A little caution can go a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rashness → It is formed from "rash" (from Old English *ræsc*, meaning hasty or reckless) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "rashness" refers to the state of being hasty or reckless.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'hasty' or 'reckless' when you hear 'rash' — and the '-ness' just means the quality of that behavior.

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