adj

harebrained

Harebrained (adj) means Foolish, reckless, or poorly thought out. Example: “His harebrained scheme to double his savings overnight ended in disaster.”

adj

Foolish, reckless, or poorly thought out.

"His harebrained scheme to double his savings overnight ended in disaster."

"Nobody took the harebrained plan seriously."

How to use harebrained

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA silly, badly-thought-out idea or plan.

Common pairings

harebrained scheme harebrained idea harebrained plan

Word forms

more harebrained comparative, most harebrained superlative

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Etymology

From hare + brained, likening a foolish idea to the supposedly erratic behaviour of hares.

Rhymes for harebrained

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Frequently asked questions

What does “harebrained” mean?

The word “harebrained” means foolish, reckless, or poorly thought out. In plain terms, a silly, badly-thought-out idea or plan.

How do you use “harebrained” in a sentence?

Here is “harebrained” used in a sentence: “His harebrained scheme to double his savings overnight ended in disaster.”

What part of speech is “harebrained”?

“Harebrained” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of harebrained?

"harebrained" (adj) means foolish, reckless, or poorly thought out.