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madcap

adjective noun

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
P
Contains
ADCA
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

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

    “a hotheaded decision”

noun

  1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

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Example Sentences

a hotheaded decision
liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers
an impetuous display of spending and gambling
madcap escapade

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