rashly-judged
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/ˈræʃli dʒʌdʒd/
hasty decision
Etymology
'rashly-judged' originates from the combination of 'rashly,' meaning 'without careful consideration,' and 'judged,' the past participle of 'judge,' meaning 'to form an opinion or conclusion.'
'rashly' comes from Middle English 'rasch,' meaning 'hasty,' and 'judged' from Old French 'jugier,' meaning 'to judge.'
Initially, 'rashly' meant 'hasty or impetuous,' and 'judged' meant 'formed an opinion.' Together, they evolved to mean 'formed an opinion without careful consideration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by making a decision or forming an opinion without careful consideration or sufficient evidence.
The decision to invest in the company was rashly-judged, leading to significant losses.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 17:06