Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

harebrained

Adjective
/ˈhɛərˌbreɪnd/
Definition
foolishly or rashly daring; reckless
Examples
  • His harebrained scheme to start a business without any research fell flat.
  • She made a harebrained decision to go skydiving without any prior experience.
Meaning
A harebrained idea or plan is thoughtless or imprudent, often leading to foolish outcomes.
Synonyms
  • foolish
  • idiotic
  • absurd
  • reckless