FOOLHARDY in a Sentence

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1. The pupils wondered if this foolhardy boy had lost his mind.

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 Meanings and Examples of FOOLHARDY
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foolhardy
 a.  rash; marked by unthinking boldness
Classic Sentence:
1  The pupils wondered if this foolhardy boy had lost his mind.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer By Mark Twain
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER V
2  D'Artagnan was not one of those foolhardy men who seek a ridiculous death in order that it may be said of them that they did not retreat a single step.
The Three Musketeers By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In 41 THE SEIGE OF LA ROCHELLE
3  The foolhardiness or ignorance of her officers was a prolific theme for comment whilst she remained in sight, and efforts were made to signal her to reduce sail in face of her danger.
Dracula By Bram Stoker
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER VII
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