fool-hearted

English

Alternative forms

• fool hearted

Etymology

From fool +‎ hearted, or perhaps an alteration of full-hearted.

Adjective

fool-hearted (comparative more fool-hearted, superlative most fool-hearted)

1. Having the heart of a fool; foolish.
   • 2012, Nicole Williams, Crash:

     “I'm fool-hearted enough to believe love can conquer all,” Dad admitted. I laughed a little, but it sounded all off since I was trying not to cry. “You are fool-hearted,” I said.

Derived terms

• fool-heartedly
• fool-heartedness

See also

• foolhardy