Hare-Brained

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /hɛr-breɪnd/

Definitions of hare-brained

adjective showing a lack of good sense or judgment; foolish

Example Sentences

A1 Her hare-brained idea to quit her job without a backup plan was not well thought out.

A2 The hare-brained scheme to sneak into the concert without tickets ended in disaster.

B1 Despite his hare-brained proposals, he somehow managed to succeed in his business ventures.

B2 The team's hare-brained decision to change their strategy at the last minute cost them the championship.

C1 The CEO's hare-brained scheme to rebrand the company without consulting anyone led to a major PR disaster.

C2 The politician's hare-brained policies alienated many voters and ultimately led to his downfall.

Examples of hare-brained in a Sentence

formal The hare-brained scheme proposed by the new intern was quickly dismissed by the board of directors.

informal I can't believe you actually went through with that hare-brained idea.

slang That hare-brained plan is never going to work, dude.

figurative Her hare-brained decision to quit her stable job and travel the world turned out to be the best choice she ever made.

Grammatical Forms of hare-brained

past tense

hare-brained

plural

hare-brained

comparative

more hare-brained

superlative

most hare-brained

present tense

hare-brained

future tense

will be hare-brained

perfect tense

have been hare-brained

continuous tense

is being hare-brained

singular

hare-brained

positive degree

hare-brained

infinitive

to hare-brain

gerund

hare-braining

participle

hare-brained

Origin and Evolution of hare-brained

First Known Use: 1548 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'hare-brained' originated from the idea that hares, known for their quick and erratic movements, had brains that were thought to be flighty or scatterbrained.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hare-brained' has evolved to describe someone who is reckless, impulsive, or lacking in common sense.