foolhardy
recklessly bold or daring with no regard for danger
Foolhardy in a sentence
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It was foolhardy to attempt the mountain crossing without proper equipment.
It was foolhardy to attempt the summit without checking the forecast, and the climbers were soon trapped by the storm.
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The negotiator's reputation for blank served her well: rivals who tried to outwait her invariably found that she had already anticipated their stalling and arranged a fallback months in advance.
Using “foolhardy” well
Foolhardy describes boldness that ignores obvious danger, combining the recklessness of rash with the connotation of foolishness. Unlike brave, it is unambiguously critical of the recklessness involved.
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