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foolhardiness

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Foolhardiness (noun) means a tendency to take reckless risks without thinking of the danger.

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A tendency to take reckless risks without thinking of the danger.
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Etymology

Derived from Middle English foolhardynesse, equivalent to foolhardy + -ness.

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What is the meaning of foolhardiness?
"foolhardiness" (noun) means a tendency to take reckless risks without thinking of the danger.
What is another word for foolhardiness?
Other words for "foolhardiness" include recklessness, rashness.
What is the opposite of foolhardiness?
The opposite of "foolhardiness" is wisdom.

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