Foolhardy
(adjective)
- Rash or reckless, especially in the face of danger.
- Bold or daring in a reckless or foolish way.
Origin:
From fool + hardy, meaning rash or reckless, especially in the face of danger.
Examples:
- It was foolhardy to attempt to climb the mountain in such bad weather.
- His foolhardy behavior put his life in danger.
- It was foolhardy to attempt to start the car with the gas tank empty.
- His foolhardy decision led to his downfall.
- It was a foolhardy to jump off the bridge without a safety harness.