Head-in-the-sand Definition

adjective

Exhibiting disregard or denial of a problem or threat.

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

Exhibiting disregard or denial of a problem or threat.

People who deny the inevitable zombie apocalypse have their head in the sand.
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Other Word Forms of Head-in-the-sand

Noun

Singular:
head-in-the-sand
Plural:
heads in the sand

Origin of Head-in-the-sand

  • A reference to the imagined habit of the ostrich burying its head when threatened.

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  • Attributive form of head in the sand.

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Head-in-the-sand Sentence Examples

  • However, total head-in-the-sand inaction wasn't possible.

  • And you Mr. Parrish, have been living with your head in the sand for a hundred-fifty years.

  • Once the infatuation stage of the relationship has ended and the 'real' jealous, controlling, unhealthy, self starts showing up, each partner puts their head in the sand to what is happening.

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