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foolhardy
adjective fool·har·dy \ˈfül-ˌhär-dē\
: foolishly doing things that are too dangerous or risky
Full Definition of FOOLHARDY
— fool·har·di·ly \-ˌhär-dəl-ē\ adverb
— fool·har·di·ness \-ˌhär-dē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of FOOLHARDY
13th century
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Synonym Discussion of FOOLHARDY
adventurous, venturesome, daring, daredevil, rash, reckless, foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence <adventurous pioneers>. venturesome implies eagerness for perilous undertakings <venturesome stunt pilots>. daring implies fearlessness in courting danger <daring mountain climbers>. daredevil stresses ostentation in daring <daredevil motorcyclists>. rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought <a rash decision>. reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences <a reckless driver>. foolhardy suggests a lack of good sense <the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm>.
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foolhardy
adjective fool·har·dy \ˈfül-ˌhär-dē\
Definition of FOOLHARDY for Kids
: foolishly adventurous : reckless <a foolhardy action>
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