Foolhardy and Mousy

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Foolhardy adjective - Foolishly adventurous or bold.

Usage example: hikers who were foolhardy enough to remain on the summit during a thunderstorm

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Mousy is an antonym for foolhardy.

Nearby Word: foolhardily

Mousy adjective - Easily frightened.

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Foolhardy is an antonym for mousy.

Nearby Words: mouse, mousey, mousing

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