madcaps
/ˈmædˌkæps/
NOUN
1. Impulsive or reckless people
People who behave impulsively, hastily, or unpredictably, often acting without considering the consequences.
1.1. Reckless and adventurous behavior
Refers to people who take bold risks, act spontaneously, or pursue daring adventures without much regard for possible consequences.
Synonyms
- daredevils
- cowboys
Antonyms
- cautious people
- prudent people
- conformists
Examples
- The madcaps decided to cross the mountain pass despite the approaching storm.
- Those madcaps were always finding new adventures and taking unnecessary risks.
- The group of madcaps set off on an unpredictable journey without making any plans.
Related Words
- risk-takers
- adventurers
- hotheads
- thrill-seekers
- recklessness
- impulsiveness
- foolhardiness
NOUN
2. Insane or irrational people
People regarded as mentally unstable, irrational, or wildly eccentric.
2.1. Insanity and irrational behavior
Used informally, sometimes humorously or disparagingly, to describe people whose behavior appears extremely irrational, uncontrolled, or detached from reason.
Synonyms
- madmen
- berserks
Antonyms
- sane people
- rational people
- levelheaded people
Examples
- The villagers regarded the two madcaps as eccentric troublemakers.
- The novel tells the story of a group of madcaps whose increasingly irrational schemes lead to chaos.
Related Words
- lunatics
- maniacs
- crackpots
- eccentrics
- madness
- insanity
- irrationality