foolish

Speech parts

1. foolish - Adjective

2. foolish - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Marked with, or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment or discretion; silly; unwise.

Such as a fool would do; proceeding from weakness of mind or silliness; exhibiting a want of judgment or discretion; as, a foolish act.

Absurd; ridiculous; despicable; contemptible.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

absurd ridiculous silly unwise irrational idiotic imprudent brainless fool stupid rash reckless dumb nonsensical senseless
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Antonyms

wise hellenic mystic gnostic hakim roman
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Phrases with the word

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Examples

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a dopey kid Source: Internet

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a foolish decision Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fooling fooling around foolio foolish enough foolish fancy foolish guillemot