Foolhardy
/ˈfuːlˌhɑːr.di/
Foolhardy means acting without thinking about how dangerous or silly it might be, like jumping off a high place just for fun.
Examples
- It was foolhardy for Jake to climb the tall tree without checking if it was safe first.
- The team made a foolhardy decision to play soccer in the rain without wearing any proper gear.
- Samantha thought it was foolhardy to ride her bike down the steep hill without a helmet on.
Synonyms
reckless
careless
daring
bold
brave
Antonyms
cautious
careful
thoughtful
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