harebrain

/ˈhɛərˌbreɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person acting on impulse without much thought or reason; a scatterbrain.

“She accused him of being a harebrain for quitting his job without a plan.”

2. adjective

Lacking in common sense or good judgment; foolish or scatterbrained.

“He was labeled as a harebrain by his colleagues for proposing such an unrealistic idea.”

Synonyms

  • dilettante
  • scatterbrain

Antonyms

  • pragmatist
  • realist