English dictionary



Hint: In most browsers you can lookup any word by double click it.

English adjective: madcap

1. madcap characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation


SamplesA hotheaded decision.
Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers.
An impetuous display of spending and gambling.
Madcap escapades.


Synonymsbrainish, hotheaded, impetuous, impulsive, tearaway


Similarincautious


Domain usagearchaicism, archaism


Antonymscautious


English noun: madcap

1. madcap (person) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person


Synonymsdaredevil, harum-scarum, hothead, lunatic, swashbuckler


Broader (hypernym)adventurer, venturer


Narrower (hyponym)tearaway









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk