Foolhardy (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; "foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker"; "became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans"-Macaulay; "a reckless driver"; "a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was foolhardy enough to think he could sail solo around the world in a small, poorly maintained boat.
- Her foolhardy decision to skydive without proper training put her and others at risk.
- It was foolhardy of them to ignore the severe weather warning and proceed with the outdoor wedding.
- He became infamous for his foolhardy antics, constantly taking unnecessary risks and pushing his luck.
- She proved foolhardy by walking alone through the dark forest, despite warnings of wild animal sightings.