FOOLHARDY


Meaning of FOOLHARDY in English

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

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