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    foolhardy

    foolhardy - Dictionary definition and meaning for word foolhardy

    Definition
    (adj) marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
    Synonyms : heady , rash , reckless
    Example Sentence
    • foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker
    • became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans
    • a reckless driver
    • a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for foolhardy

Foolishly hard.

A fool and hardy sailor would take the risk of sailing in a bad weather.

Laurell and hardy were foolhardy

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remember from (hardy boys) in wwe sport they are always rash

fool: stupid hardy: courage foolhardy means courage in a stupid way -> disregard all possibly badconsequences

imagine Laurel tells his partner:"don't be a Fool Hardy, its very dangerous"...remember how reckless those two were in their hilarious comedy

FOOLHARDY = HARDLY A FOOL = COURAGEOUS AND BOLD

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