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Foolhardy: meaning, definitions and examples

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foolhardy

 

[ ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

adventurous

Recklessly bold or rash; lacking caution. Foolhardy individuals often take unnecessary risks without considering the potential consequences.

Synonyms

audacious, brash, impetuous, reckless

Examples of usage

  • He embarked on a foolhardy expedition into the treacherous mountains.
  • The foolhardy decision to go skydiving without proper training led to a serious accident.
  • She was criticized for her foolhardy behavior in the face of danger.

Translations

Translations of the word "foolhardy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temerário

🇮🇳 मूर्खतापूर्ण साहसी

🇩🇪 tollkühn

🇮🇩 nekat

🇺🇦 безрозсудний

🇵🇱 lekkomyślny

🇯🇵 無謀な

🇫🇷 téméraire

🇪🇸 temerario

🇹🇷 delice cesur

🇰🇷 무모한

🇸🇦 متهور

🇨🇿 nerozvážný

🇸🇰 nerozvážny

🇨🇳 鲁莽的

🇸🇮 nepremišljen

🇮🇸 hugsunarlaus

🇰🇿 есерсоқ

🇬🇪 გულუბრყვილო

🇦🇿 düşüncəsiz

🇲🇽 temerario

Word origin

The word 'foolhardy' originated from the Middle English 'folhardi', which combined 'fol' (fool) and 'hardi' (bold). It has been used since the 14th century to describe individuals who act recklessly or without caution. The concept of being foolhardy has been explored in various literary works and continues to be a relevant term in discussing risky behavior.

See also: folly, fool, foolery, foolish, foolishly, foolishness, tomfoolery.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,754, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.