What does harebrained mean?
Harebrained means (of an idea or plan etc) Absurd, foolish or stupid..
Harebrained
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(of an idea or plan etc) Absurd, foolish or stupid..
Definitions by Sense
- (of an idea or plan etc) Absurd, foolish or stupid.
- (of a person) Frivolous and silly; featherbrained or scatterbrained; stupid.
Example Sentences
“Now why do I get the feeling we're not talking about the harebrained plan you came up with?” “It wasn't harebrained.” “Did it have you going within twenty feet of a whorehouse at night, unchaperoned?” He knew darn well it did.
Her getting a parcel from a hare-brained wench at the coaches in St. John Street; her booty made at the fire, and again at Harwich, all give us excelle
Synonyms for harebrained
Antonyms for harebrained
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Word Forms
- more harebrained
- most harebrained
- harebrain
- hare-brained
- hairbrained
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for harebrained?
Common synonyms include addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded, bee-brained.
What is the opposite of harebrained?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use harebrained in a sentence?
“Now why do I get the feeling we're not talking about the harebrained plan you came up with?” “It wasn't harebrained.” “Did it have you going within twenty feet of a whorehouse at night, unchaperoned?” He knew darn well it did.
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