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- [fool-hahr-dee]
- /ˈfulˌhɑr di/
- /ˈfuːlˌhɑː.di/
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- [fool-hahr-dee]
- /ˈfulˌhɑr di/
Definitions of foolhardy word
- adjective foolhardy recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome. 1
- noun foolhardy Recklessly bold or rash. 1
- adjective foolhardy reckless 1
- adjective foolhardy If you describe behaviour as foolhardy, you disapprove of it because it is extremely risky. 0
- adjective foolhardy heedlessly rash or adventurous 0
- adjective foolhardy bold or daring in a foolish way; rash; reckless 0
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Origin of foolhardy
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English folhardy < Old French fol hardi. See fool1, hardy1
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Parts of speech for Foolhardy
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pronoun
preposition
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foolhardy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foolhardy
adj foolhardy
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- adventurous — Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that is adventurous involves new things or ideas.
adjective foolhardy
- rash — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
- risky — attended with or involving risk; hazardous: a risky undertaking.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
- unsafe — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
Antonyms for foolhardy
adj foolhardy
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
adjective foolhardy
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
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