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head-in-the-sand

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Exhibiting disregard for, or denial of, a problem or threat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The head-in-the-sand approach to economic problems frequently bankrupts companies.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Attributive form of head in the sand.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: unikający problemu — exhibiting disregard or denial of a problem or threat
  • Russian: страуси́ный (strausínyj) — exhibiting disregard or denial of a problem or threat