harebrained meaning

UK US /ˈhɛrbreɪnd/ 2 syllables

harebrained (adjective): very foolish.

Definition of harebrained

  1. very foolish
    • harebrained ideas
    • took insane risks behind the wheel
    • a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains

    Synonyms: insane, mad

    Similar: foolish

How to pronounce harebrained

harebrained is pronounced /ˈhɛrbreɪnd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in ED · 11-letter words

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