English adjective: madcap | |||
1. | madcap characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | ||
Samples | A hotheaded decision. Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers. An impetuous display of spending and gambling. Madcap escapades. | ||
Synonyms | brainish, hotheaded, impetuous, impulsive, tearaway | ||
Similar | incautious | ||
Domain usage | archaicism, archaism | ||
Antonyms | cautious | ||
English noun: madcap | |||
1. | madcap (person) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person | ||
Synonyms | daredevil, harum-scarum, hothead, lunatic, swashbuckler | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adventurer, venturer | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | tearaway | ||