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crackbrained

/ˈkræk.breɪnd/

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adjective

/ˈkræk.breɪnd/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее идею или план, которые являются крайне глупыми, бессмысленными или безумными.

An old-fashioned adjective describing an idea or plan that is extremely foolish, senseless, or insane.

  1. Foolish or senselessC1informal

    Extremely foolish, impractical, or lacking sound judgment.

    ruБезумный

    • His crackbrained scheme to build a rocket in his backyard was doomed from the start.
    • She dismissed his crackbrained idea as a waste of time.
    • Only a crackbrained person would attempt such a dangerous stunt.

    Synonymsabsurdcrackpotfoolishharebrainedidioticlunaticmadcapnonsensicalpreposteroussenseless

    Antonymsclearheadedjudiciousprudentrationalreasonablesanesensiblesoundwise

  2. Irresponsible or recklessC1informal

    Characterized by a lack of responsibility or caution, often leading to dangerous outcomes.

    ruБезрассудный

    • The crackbrained decision to ignore safety protocols caused a major accident.
    • His crackbrained behavior at the party worried everyone.
    • It was a crackbrained move to invest all his savings in that risky venture.

    Synonymscarelessfoolhardyharebrainedheedlessimprudentirresponsiblemadcaprashrecklessthoughtless

    Antonymscarefulcautiousprudentresponsiblesensible

Forms
  • more crackbrained comparative form
  • most crackbrained superlative form