Definition of harum-scarum
—
-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- dotage, dotard otherwise federalism bodega carceral
- ALL
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
From the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of harum-scarum
perhaps from archaic hare to harass + scare
harum-scarum Synonyms
Synonyms
daredevil, devil-may-care, foolhardy, harum-scarum, hell-for-leather, irresponsible, kamikazeAntonyms
responsibleRelated Words
adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, venturesome; hasty, headlong, hotheaded, impetuous, precipitate, rash, wild; blithe, carefree, happy-go-lucky, madcap, slaphappy; nonchalant, unconcerned, unworried; careless, freewheeling, heedless, inattentive, incautious, mindless, regardless, unheeding, unmindful; feckless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinkingNear Antonyms
careful, cautious, circumspect, heedful; overcareful, overcautious, timidLearn More about harum-scarum
-
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for harum-scarum
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up harum-scarum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!