hare-brained
Example Sentences
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Indeed, shockingly naïve and hare-brained conspiracy theories abounded after the Sandy Hook shooting, and were infamously propagated by radio personalities like Alex Jones.
From Salon • May 28, 2022
But while civilian-run regimes might be less apt to launch destructive, hare-brained conflicts in the short term, in the long-term they can still be ticking time bombs.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2022
The series is rooted in the old sitcom values of sudden impulses, mutual deception and hare-brained schemes.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2018
When the hare-brained idea of entering an adults gymnastics competition recently entered my mind - I thought it would be a story focused on experiencing the joys of glory long after I believed possible.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2014
Had it not been for that hare-brained antic, I might at least have travelled with him on the coach as far as Tod's Corner, and so enjoyed his companionship a few hours longer.
From Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne by Avery, Harold