foolhardy

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Handlung, die tollkühn oder unbesonnen ist und dabei Vorsicht oder gesunden Menschenverstand vermissen lässt.

Describes a person or action that is recklessly bold or rash, showing a lack of caution or good judgment.

1. Recklessly boldC1formal

   Taking unnecessary risks without thinking about the consequences; foolishly daring.

   Waghalsig leichtsinnig

   • It was foolhardy to go hiking in the storm without proper gear.
   • His foolhardy attempt to cross the river alone nearly cost him his life.
   • The general criticized the soldier's foolhardy charge against the enemy.

   Synonymeaudaciousdaredevilheedlessimpetuousincautiousrashrecklesstemerariousventuresome

   Antonymecarefulcautiouscowardlyprudenttimidwary