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harebrained

UK
/ˈhɛəˌbreɪnd/
US
/ˈhɛrˌbreɪnd/

Translations

harebrainedadjective
more harebrained
Comp.
most harebrained
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛəˌbreɪnd/
US
/ˈhɛrˌbreɪnd/
His harebrained scheme to build a rocket in the backyard was met with skepticism by his neighbors.
Son projet farfelu de construire une fusée dans le jardin a été accueilli avec scepticisme par ses voisins.
Additional translations
insenséSurtout pour un plan, une idée ou une proposition jugés déraisonnables.
Synonyms
silly
ridiculous
absurd
foolish
irrational
impractical
Antonyms
thoughtful
prudent
wise
sensible
hare-brainedadjective

harebrained

more hare-brained
Comp.
most hare-brained
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛəˌbreɪnd/
US
/ˈhɛrˌbreɪnd/
His hare-brained scheme to build a rocket in the backyard was met with skepticism by his neighbors.
Son projet insensé de construire une fusée dans le jardin a été accueilli avec scepticisme par ses voisins.
Additional translations
irréfléchiSe dit d’une décision ou d’une action faite sans réflexion, avec une imprudence marquée.
farfeluFamilier; insiste sur le caractère bizarre, peu sérieux ou peu raisonnable.
Synonyms
absurd
ridiculous
foolish
impractical
irrational
preposterous
silly
Antonyms
wise
practical
sensible

Definitions

harebrainedadjective
Having or showing little sense; foolish.
His harebrained scheme to build a rocket in the backyard was met with skepticism by his neighbors.
hare-brainedadjective
Having or showing little sense; foolish.
His hare-brained scheme to build a rocket in the backyard was met with skepticism by his neighbors.
Recklessly or ill-advisedly bold, impractical, or unrealistic.
Quitting his job to travel the world with no savings was a truly hare-brained decision.
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