Foolhardy: meaning, definitions and examples
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foolhardy
[ ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi ]
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.