harebrained Definition
reckless or foolish, without much thought or planning.
Using harebrained: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "harebrained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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It was a harebrained scheme that had no chance of success.
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I can't believe you agreed to such a harebrained idea.
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The plan was so harebrained that nobody took it seriously.
harebrained Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with harebrained
an idea that is reckless or foolish, without much thought or planning
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I can't believe you agreed to such a harebrained idea.
a scheme that is reckless or foolish, without much thought or planning
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It was a harebrained scheme that had no chance of success.
a decision that is reckless or foolish, without much thought or planning
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It was a harebrained decision that cost him his job.
Origins of harebrained
from 'hare' (meaning rabbit) and 'brain', suggesting that rabbits are skittish and easily frightened, and therefore their brains are not very intelligent
Summary: harebrained in Brief
'Harebrained' [hair-breyned] is an adjective that describes reckless or foolish actions, without much thought or planning. It is often used to describe ideas, schemes, or decisions that are absurd or ridiculous, as in 'It was a harebrained scheme that had no chance of success.' 'Harebrained' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'foolish' or 'absurd' in more informal contexts.
