fool-hearted en · ADJ
Etymology
First attested in 1851. From fool + hearted, or perhaps an alteration of full-hearted.
Meanings
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Having the heart of a fool; foolish.
“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.
2012, Nicole Williams, Crash:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most fool-hearted | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| foolhearted | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more fool-hearted | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
fool-heartedness · fool-heartedly