HAREBRAINED

harebrained, insane, mad

(adjective) very foolish; “harebrained ideas”; “took insane risks behind the wheel”; “a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

harebrained (comparative more harebrained, superlative most harebrained)

(of an idea or plan etc) Absurd, foolish or stupid.

(of a person) Frivolous and silly; featherbrained or scatterbrained.

Source: Wiktionary


Hare"brained`', a.

Definition: Wild; giddy; volatile; heedless. "A mad hare-brained fellow." North (Plutarch). [Written also hairbrained.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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