foolhardy

Example Sentences

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Netflix is so dominant that it seems foolhardy not to bet on its continued success at this point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Thanksgiving jumped to a three-month high, but it’s foolhardy to judge the overall health of the labor market on holiday seasons.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

When Newby announced that he was running for a seat on North Carolina’s Supreme Court in the 2004 election, it seemed like a foolhardy choice.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Some concluded it was foolhardy to even consider rebuilding in such a fire-prone place.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

I knew it was foolhardy for me to leave Fort Hare, but at the moment I needed to compromise, I simply could not do so.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela