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harum-scarum

/ˈhɛər.əm ˈskɛər.əm/

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adjective

formalbritishobsolete/ˈhɛər.əm ˈskɛər.əm/

An old-fashioned, informal adjective describing someone who is reckless, impulsive, or scatterbrained.

ruСтаромодное, неформальное прилагательное, описывающее человека, который безрассуден, импульсивен или легкомыслен.esAdjetivo anticuado e informal que describe a una persona imprudente, impulsiva o frívola, que actúa de manera alocada o irreflexiva.frAdjectif vieilli et informel décrivant une personne étourdie, impulsive ou irréfléchie, qui agit de façon désordonnée ou sans discernement.deUngezwungenes, veraltetes Adjektiv für jemanden, der ungestüm, leichtsinnig oder wild ist. Es kann auch eine chaotische, überstürzte Handlungsweise beschreiben.ptAdjetivo informal e antiquado que descreve uma pessoa imprudente, impulsiva ou leviana.zh过时且非正式的形容词,形容人鲁莽、冲动或轻率。arصفة قديمة وغير رسمية تصف شخصًا متهورًا أو مندفعًا أو طائشًا يتصرف دون تفكير أو مسؤولية.

  1. Cheerfully irresponsible C1 informal british

    Acting in a reckless, impulsive, or carefree manner without considering consequences.

    • He's a harum-scarum fellow who never plans ahead.
    • Her harum-scarum approach to finances worries her family.
    • They went on a harum-scarum adventure across Europe with no itinerary.

    ruБезрассудно-веселыйesirresponsable y alocadofrÉcervelé et insouciantdeLeichtsinnig-fröhlichptIrresponsavelmente alegrezh轻率鲁莽arمتهور مرِح

    Synonyms: carefreedevil-may-caregiddyimpulsivemadcapreckless

    Antonyms: carefulcautiousprudentresponsibleserious

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adverb

C2formalbritish/ˈhɛər.əm ˈskɛər.əm/

An informal adverb meaning 'in a reckless, disorganized, or impulsive manner.' It describes actions done without careful thought or planning, often with a sense of chaotic energy.

ruНеформальное наречие, означающее 'безрассудно, хаотично или импульсивно'. Описывает действия, совершаемые без тщательного обдумывания или планирования, часто с оттенком хаотичной энергии.esAdverbio informal que significa 'de manera temeraria, caótica o impulsiva'. Describe acciones realizadas sin pensamiento o planificación cuidadosa, a menudo con un matiz de energía desordenada.frAdverbe informel signifiant 'de manière irréfléchie, chaotique ou impulsive'. Décrit des actions faites sans réflexion ni planification, souvent avec une énergie désordonnée.deInformelles Adverb, das 'unbesonnen, chaotisch oder impulsiv' bedeutet. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die ohne sorgfältiges Nachdenken oder Planung ausgeführt werden, oft mit einem Anklang an chaotische Energie.ptAdvérbio informal que significa 'de forma imprudente, caótica ou impulsiva'. Descreve ações realizadas sem reflexão cuidadosa ou planejamento, muitas vezes com um toque de energia desordenada.zh非正式副词,意为“鲁莽地、混乱地或冲动地”。形容做事不经仔细考虑或计划,常带有混乱、莽撞的意味。arظرف غير رسمي يعني التصرف بتهور أو بلا روية أو بشكل فوضوي، ويصف أفعالًا تُرتكب دون تفكير أو تخطيط مسبق، وغالبًا ما تحمل طاقة فوضوية.

  1. In a wild or reckless manner C1 informal british

    Acting without thought or caution; in a chaotic or impulsive way.

    • He drove harum-scarum through the narrow streets.
    • She spent her money harum-scarum on unnecessary items.
    • The children ran harum-scarum around the playground.

    ruБезрассудноesde manera alocadafrde façon écerveléedeWild und rücksichtslosptDe modo imprudente e caóticozh鲁莽地arبِتَهَوُّرٍ

    Synonyms: carelesslyheedlesslyimpetuouslyimpulsivelyrashly

    Antonyms: carefullycautiouslydeliberatelyprudentlythoughtfullywarily

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈhɛə.rəm ˈskɛə.rəm/

A noun referring to a reckless, impetuous, or irresponsible person.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее безрассудного, импульсивного или безответственного человека.esSustantivo que designa a una persona temeraria, impulsiva o irresponsable.frNom désignant une personne étourdie, impulsive ou irresponsable, qui agit de façon inconsidérée ou désordonnée.deSubstantiv für einen rücksichtslosen, impulsiven oder verantwortungslosen Menschen; auch adverbial für wildes, tollkühnes Verhalten.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa impetuosa, impulsiva ou irresponsável, que age sem pensar nas consequências. Em uso adjetival, descreve algo ou alguém descontrolado, desordenado ou precipitado.zh名词,指鲁莽、冲动或不负责任的人。arاسم يصف شخصًا متهورًا أو مندفعًا أو غير مسؤول في تصرفاته، كثيرًا ما يتصرف بلا تفكير في العواقب.

  1. Reckless person C1 informal british

    A person who acts in a wild, thoughtless, or irresponsible manner.

    • He's a bit of a harum-scarum, always jumping into things without thinking.
    • Don't be such a harum-scarum; plan your trip carefully.
    • The group was led by a charming harum-scarum who never worried about consequences.

    ruБезрассудный человекesPersona atolondradafrPersonne étourdie et irresponsabledeLeichtsinniger MenschptPessoa irresponsávelzh鲁莽的人arشخص متهور

    Synonyms: daredevilhotheadmadcapscapegracetearaway

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