adj
harebrained
Harebrained (adj) means Foolish, reckless, or poorly thought out. Example: “His harebrained scheme to double his savings overnight ended in disaster.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA silly, badly-thought-out idea or plan.
Common pairings
harebrained scheme
harebrained idea
harebrained plan
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more harebrained
- Superlative
- most harebrained
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Etymology
From hare + brained, likening a foolish idea to the supposedly erratic behaviour of hares.
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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.
