FOOLHARDINESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

foolhardiness

noun

Definition of foolhardiness

as in recklessness

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Noun

The country cannot easily increase the pressure because its economic distress narrows the margin for strategic recklessness.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
One of the grid’s most astute late-nineteenth-century critics, the geologist John Wesley Powell, decried its environmental recklessness.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of recklessness

Noun

But that drop in intensity quickly veered into carelessness, with the defence failing to assert its composure amid loose passes and hapless communication mix-ups.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of carelessness

Noun

Radge is a north-east term encapsulating wildness of emotion and behaviour.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Trevor Rogers pitched into the eighth inning, Coby Mayo homered twice and the Baltimore Orioles took advantage of Cleveland's wildness on the mound, beating the Guardians 6-4 on Monday to snap a six-game losing streak.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of wildness

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The suit alleges that Fox's actions rise to the level of corporate negligence under the Ukrainian civil code.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
Irene Perretta died in 2025 at 80 years old after being treated at the Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus, according to a negligence lawsuit filed by her family.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

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