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   Hare·brained

   /ˈherbrānd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. rash; ill-judged: "a harebrained scheme" Similar ill-judgedrashfoolishfoolhardyrecklessmadcapwildsillystupidridiculouspreposterousabsurdidioticasinineimprudentimpracticableunworkableunrealisticunconsideredhalf-bakedill-thought-outill-advisedill-conceivedinformal:crackpotcrackbrainedcock-eyedcrazydaftbarmyfoolishsillyidioticunintelligentempty-headedscatterbrainedfeatherbrainedbirdbrainedpeabrainedbrainlessgiddyinformal:dippydizzydopeyairheadeddappydottyOpposite sensibleintelligent

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   What does Harebrained mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HAREBRAINED definition: 1. (of plans or people) silly or not practical: 2. (of plans or people) silly or not practical…. Learn more.

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   What is a harebrained scheme?

   • The scheme was to run a road through the centre of the town and to build a bridge across the main street—a most harebrained scheme. No doubt a substantial part of that is accounted for by the nationalisation of steel and one or two other harebrained schemes. I do not know what evil genius thinks up these harebrained schemes.

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   What is a harebrained idea?

   • A harebrained idea is an idea or suggestion that is considered to be silly, foolish or totally impractical. "We'll never make any progress if you have nothing but harebrained ideas to offer!" If you consider something without giving it serious thought, you toy with the idea.

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   Is hair-brained a harebrained scheme?

   • The spelling hair-brained is also frequently used, but some people consider it to be incorrect. There are more formidable objections to this harebrained scheme in addition to the lack of continuity and expert advice. Let me say a little about the workability of what could be objectively described as a harebrained scheme.

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   hare· brained ˈher-ˈbrānd. Synonyms of harebrained. 1. : foolish sense 1. 2. : absurd, ridiculous. Synonyms. birdbrained. ditzy. ditsy. dizzy. featherbrained. flighty. frivolous. frothy. futile. giddy. goofy. light-headed. light-minded. puerile. scatterbrained. silly. yeasty.

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   Harebrained means silly or not practical, and is often used to describe plans or people. Learn how to pronounce it, see synonyms and examples, and compare it with hair-brained.

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   Harebrained means silly or not practical, and is often used to describe plans or people. Learn how to pronounce it, see synonyms and examples, and compare it with hair-brained.

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   Harebrained definition: giddy; reckless.. See examples of HAREBRAINED used in a sentence.

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   Harebrained Design is an online shop that sells humorous and creative products related to menstruation, such as briefs, panties, stickers, socks, and puzzles. The term "harebrained" means foolish or crazy, but it also refers to the brand name and the pun on "period".

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   Something that's harebrained is reckless or foolish. Sometimes, harebrained ideas work out just fine — several people have survived trips over Niagara Falls in a barrel, for example.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › harebrainedHAREBRAINED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · Harebrained means very foolish and unlikely to succeed or be true. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, and find synonyms and related terms from Collins Dictionary.