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Definition of foolhardiness

foolhardiness

/ˈfuːlˌhɑːr.di.nəs/
fool · har · di · ness
Adverb:foolhardily
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Adjective:foolhardy
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• noun

1

Reckless boldness; the quality or state of being rashly adventurous and unwisely daring without regard for consequences.

Example

"Climbing the steep glacier without proper safety equipment was an act of sheer foolhardiness rather than true bravery."

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• Nearby Words

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foolish
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'foolhardy' and the suffix '-ness', with 'foolhardy' deriving from Middle English 'folhardi', borrowed from Old French 'folhardi' (a compound of 'fol', meaning foolish, and 'hardi', meaning bold).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foolhardiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foolhardiness
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