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harum–scarum

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adjective har·um–scar·um \ˌher-əm-ˈsker-əm\

Definition of harum–scarum

  1. :  reckless, irresponsible

harum–scarum

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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, kamikaze
Antonyms
responsible
Related 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, unthinking
Near Antonyms
careful, cautious, circumspect, heedful; overcareful, overcautious, timid

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