Harebrained

Pronunciation: /ˈherˌbrānd/

Definitions of harebrained

adjective having or showing a lack of sense or judgment; foolish

Example Sentences

A1 His harebrained idea to use a fork as a hairbrush ended in disaster.

A2 She came up with a harebrained scheme to sneak into the concert without tickets.

B1 The team's harebrained decision to change their strategy at the last minute cost them the game.

B2 Despite his harebrained approach, he managed to find a solution to the problem.

C1 The CEO's harebrained scheme to rebrand the company was met with skepticism by the board.

C2 Her harebrained plan to revolutionize the industry was actually quite innovative and successful.

Examples of harebrained in a Sentence

formal The harebrained scheme proposed by the junior team was quickly dismissed by the board of directors.

informal I can't believe you actually went through with that harebrained idea of yours.

slang His harebrained plan to skip school and go to the beach got him into trouble with his parents.

figurative Her harebrained decision to quit her job without another one lined up left her in a difficult situation.

Grammatical Forms of harebrained

• past tense: harebrained
• plural: harebrained
• comparative: more harebrained
• superlative: most harebrained
• present tense: harebrain
• future tense: will harebrain
• perfect tense: have harebrained
• continuous tense: is harebraining
• singular: harebrained
• positive degree: harebrained
• infinitive: to harebrain
• gerund: harebraining
• participle: harebrained

Origin and Evolution of harebrained

First Known Use: 1548 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'harebrained' originated from the idea that hares, known for their quick and erratic movements, had brains that were thought to be small and therefore lacking in intelligence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'harebrained' has evolved to mean someone who is foolish or lacking in common sense, rather than specifically referring to the size of one's brain.