"head-in-the-sand" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Attributive form of head in the sand. Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=head-in-the-sand}} head-in-the-sand
  1. Exhibiting disregard for, or denial of, a problem or threat. Synonyms: ostrichlike Related terms: head in the sand Translations (exhibiting disregard or denial of a problem or threat): страуси́ный (strausínyj) (Russian)
    Sense id: en-head-in-the-sand-en-adj-FRJh2ClE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with Russian translations
     
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