ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English folhardy, foolhardy, from Old French fol hardi, from fol foolish + hardi bold, brave — more at fool , hardy
: daring but lacking judgment : foolishly adventurous and bold : exhibiting or characterized by lack of regard for foreseeable or avoidable danger
a foolhardy dive into shallow water
since I had been so foolhardy as to come ashore with these desperadoes — R.L.Stevenson
Synonyms: see adventurous