Harebrained and Prudent

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Harebrained adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: a harebrained idea to go for a hike in an area where grizzly bear attacks had recently been reported

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Prudent is an antonym for harebrained.

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

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Harebrained is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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