Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harum-scarum
Adjective
/ˌhɛrəmˈskɛrəm/
Definition
The term harum-scarum refers to someone who is reckless, careless, or hasty in their actions, often without considering the consequences.
Examples
- Despite the harum-scarum approach to planning the event, it turned out to be a huge success.
- His harum-scarum lifestyle eventually caught up with him, leading to unforeseen problems.
Meaning
Harum-scarum describes a style of behavior that is impulsive and often chaotic, lacking thoughtfulness or planning.
Synonyms
- careless
- reckless
- hasty
- impulsive
