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Meaning of foolish
having or showing a lack of sense or judgment
Etymology of foolish
The word "foolish" has its roots in Old English "fōl" and Old French "fol", both meaning "fool" or "madman"
The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century to describe someone or something that lacks sense or judgment
Synonyms
silly
absurd
ridiculous
preposterous
laughable
comical
amusing
entertaining
foolish
daft
dumb
ignorant
ill-advised
imprudent
unwise
senseless
irrational
illogical
unreasonable
impractical
unthinking
thoughtless
careless
reckless
rash
impulsive
inane
fatuous
asinine
stupid
mindless
brainless
dim-witted
idiotic
moronic
imbecilic
cretinous
Definitions
- Having or showing a lack of sense or judgment, often resulting in foolish or unwise decisions or actions
- * Lacking wisdom or good sense, often in a way that is amusing or annoying
Usage Examples
- It was foolish of him to quit his job without having another one lined up
- * She made a foolish decision to invest all her money in a risky business venture
- * The foolish antics of the clown made the children laugh