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HAREBRAINED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does harebrained mean? 

HAREBRAINED (adjective)
  The adjective HAREBRAINED has 1 sense:

1. very foolishplay

  Familiarity information: HAREBRAINED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


HAREBRAINED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Very foolish

Synonyms:

harebrained; insane; mad

Context example:

a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains

Similar:

foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)


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