foolhardy

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In what can only be described as a foolhardy move, Jade last-night claimed she had hoped the cancer would "go away on its own".

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  1. adjective Unwisely bold or venturesome; rash. See Synonyms at reckless.

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  • This project was denounced as foolhardy, and it was predicted that he would be shot down before he got within speaking distance. —  The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid
  • No I felt sick I swung the binoculars over to view R. J., praying he wouldn't be foolhardy, and saw him there with his palm pressed to his forehead, still crouching down. —  AHMM, April 2002
  • This extraordinary performance was most foolhardy, and some of his carping critics said that, as usual, Roosevelt wanted to be theatrical. —  Theodore Roosevelt; An Intimate Biography
  • Anyone selling an alternative was foolhardy or maybe bitter about not winning the work.
  • While some might view his investment as foolhardy, Mr. Clements believes better days are ahead for the Fifth and Forbes corridor given the new developments like the Three PNC office and residential complex; Murphy's conversion into shops, fitness space and apartments; and the condos, restaurants and offices at Piatt Place. —  post-gazette.com - News
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  1. Middle English folhardi, from Old French fol hardi : fol, fool; see fool + hardi, bold; see hardy1.

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  1. from Middle English folhardy, folehardi, folherdi, from Old French fol hardi, foolishly bold: see fool and hardy. Cf. fool-bold, fool-large.
 

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