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foolhardy
[ fool-hahr-dee ]
adjective
foolhardier, foolhardiest.
- recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
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foolhardy
/ ˈڳːˌɑːɪ /
adjective
- heedlessly rash or adventurous
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Derived Forms
- ˈڴǴDZˌ徱Ա, noun
- ˈڴǴDZˌ徱, adverb
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Other Word Forms
- ڴǴDZhd· adverb
- ڴǴDZhd·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of foolhardy1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of foolhardy1
C13: from Old French fol hardi , from fol foolish + hardi bold
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"The very idea that the FA can disregard the Supreme Court shows a foolhardy contempt for the law. Every passing day makes it worse" he said.
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He has no idea how foolhardy and dangerous that would be.
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Costello says: "It was foolhardy almost to the point of homicidal to cut them adrift in a force 10 storm."
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But it would be exceptionally brave, or foolhardy, judging on the statistics alone.
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“Based on the condition of the buildings we received, it is impossible and foolhardy to suggest that they could be completely turned around in weeks,” Pustilnikov said.
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