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foolhardy

[ fool-hahr-dee ]

adjective

foolhardier, foolhardiest.
  1. recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.

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foolhardy

/ ˈڳːˌɑːɪ /

adjective

  1. heedlessly rash or adventurous
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڴǴDZˌ󲹰徱Ա, noun
  • ˈڴǴDZˌ󲹰徱, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ڴǴDZhd· adverb
  • ڴǴDZhd·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of foolhardy1

1175–1225; Middle English folhardy < Old French fol hardi. See fool 1, hardy 1
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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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Example Sentences

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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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