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     • recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
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   What does foolhardy mean?

   • imprudente, temerário… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FOOLHARDY definition: 1. brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks: 2. brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary….

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   Why do some people describe behaviour as foolhardy?

   • If you describe behaviour as foolhardy, you disapprove of it because it is extremely risky. When he tested an early vaccine on himself, some described the act as foolhardy. It was foolhardy to have refused. What he once took as boldness he will now judge as foolhardiness. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Where did the word foolhardy come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word foolhardy is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for foolhardy is from around 1225, in Ancrene Riwle. foolhardy is a borrowing from French. Etymons:Frenchfolhardi. To continue reading, please sign in below or purchase a subscription.

   foolhardy, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English

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   Is it foolhardy to predict the outcome of the talks?

   • it is foolhardy to It would be foolhardy to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage. He made a foolhardy attempt to climb the tree to recover his kite. It's a knee-jerk reaction that's foolhardy beyond imagination. I also think just looking at salaries as a yardstick of "success" or "quality" is foolhardy.

   FOOLHARDY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   What is the difference between Rash and foolhardy?

   • rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought. reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences. foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense. Recent Examples on the Web The resulting foolhardy litigation cost city taxpayers more than $3.7 million in legal fees.

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   Is it foolhardy to follow a single system or model?

   • In this world of constant change, following a single system or model is foolhardy -- the companies that succeed will be nimble and ever-changing. Confronted by an endless avalanche of such nonsensical drivel, it seems almost foolhardy to argue facts.

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   brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks: a foolhardy decision. Sailing the Atlantic in such a tiny boat wasn't so much brave as foolhardy. it is foolhardy to It would be foolhardy to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage. Synonyms.

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     brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks: a foolhardy...

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   brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks: a foolhardy decision. Sailing the Atlantic in such a tiny boat wasn't so much brave as foolhardy. it is foolhardy to It would be foolhardy to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage. Synonyms.

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   adjective. If you describe behaviour as foolhardy, you disapprove of it because it is extremely risky. [disapproval] When he tested an early vaccine on himself, some described the act as foolhardy. It was foolhardy to have refused. Synonyms: rash, risky, irresponsible, reckless More Synonyms of foolhardy. foolhardiness uncountable noun.

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   The meaning of FOOLHARDY is foolishly adventurous and bold : rash. How to use foolhardy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Foolhardy.

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word foolhardy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   A foolhardy person might be seen as being willing to take unnecessary risks, without considering the possible negative consequences, or disregarding warnings or advice. For example, a foolhardy investment is one that is made without proper research or due diligence, and is considered likely to result in a loss.

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   Foolhardy definition: recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.. See examples of FOOLHARDY used in a sentence.