foolhardiness

Noun

Meaning

Courage without sense or judgment; foolish rashness; recklessness.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

recklessness rashness madness daring nonsense insanity bravery desperation absurdity folly stupidity boldness foolishness carelessness irresponsibility
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Antonyms

balance depth discrimination discretion clarity caution
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Hypernyms

thoughtlessness unthoughtfulness

Hyponyms

desperation brashness adventurism

Examples

It is a disaster that wisdom forbids you to be satisfied with yourself and always sends you away dissatisfied and fearful, whereas stubbornness and foolhardiness fill their hosts with joy and assurance. Michel de Montaigne

Foolhardiness made the rat try to jump over the fireplace. African Proverb

Close letter words and terms

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