In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:

It is sheer foolhardiness for unarmed policemen to pursue armed robbers

  • A nonsense
  • B bravery
  • C foolishness
  • D stupidity
  • E foolish risk taking
jamb 1985english-language

The correct answer is E. foolish risk taking

“foolhardiness” means to behave in a reckless or rash way, often ignoring the danger or consequences.

The option that is nearest in meaning to this word is foolish risk taking.

This option means to do something that involves a lot of danger or uncertainty, without thinking about the possible outcomes, which is very similar to the meaning of foolhardiness.

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