foolhardy

2 definitions • 4 examples

brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks:

a foolhardy decision

Sailing the Atlantic in such a tiny boat wasn't so much brave as foolhardy.

it is foolhardy to It would be foolhardy to try and predict the outcome of the talks at this stage.

taking unnecessary or foolish risks:

He made a foolhardy attempt to climb the tree to recover his kite.