Foolhardiness
noun
The state of being foolish and reckless.
Despite the obvious risks, the climber's foolhardiness led him to attempt the dangerous climb without any safety equipment.
Often appears as...
- act of foolhardiness
- demonstrate foolhardiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The state of being foolish and reckless.
Despite the obvious risks, the climber's foolhardiness led him to attempt the dangerous climb without any safety equipment.
Often appears as...
- act of foolhardiness
- demonstrate foolhardiness
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Foolhardiness usually implies criticism for lack of judgment, rather than bravery.
Many viewed his investment in the failing company as foolhardiness.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Unplanned
Foolhardiness typically suggests acting without proper thought or plan.
His foolhardiness caused him to jump into the river without checking the depth.
Pro Tip 3/3Potentially Dangerous
The term often implies that the action could lead to harm or danger.
The hikers showed foolhardiness by ignoring the storm warnings.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Foolhardiness usually implies criticism for lack of judgment, rather than bravery.
Many viewed his investment in the failing company as foolhardiness.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Unplanned
Foolhardiness typically suggests acting without proper thought or plan.
His foolhardiness caused him to jump into the river without checking the depth.
Pro Tip 3/3Potentially Dangerous
The term often implies that the action could lead to harm or danger.
The hikers showed foolhardiness by ignoring the storm warnings.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Foolhardiness usually implies criticism for lack of judgment, rather than bravery.
Many viewed his investment in the failing company as foolhardiness.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Unplanned
Foolhardiness typically suggests acting without proper thought or plan.
His foolhardiness caused him to jump into the river without checking the depth.
Pro Tip 3/3Potentially Dangerous
The term often implies that the action could lead to harm or danger.
The hikers showed foolhardiness by ignoring the storm warnings.
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But there's a fine line between curiosity and foolhardiness.
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But there's a fine line between curiosity and foolhardiness.
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