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    foolish
    /ˈfuːlɪʃ/

    adjective

    • 1. lacking good sense or judgement; unwise: "he was foolish enough to confide in her"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › foolishFoolish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FOOLISH is having or showing a lack of good sense, judgment, or discretion. How to use foolish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Foolish.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOOLISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment: That was a rather foolish thing to do. She was afraid that she would look foolish if she refused. It was foolish of them to pay so much. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. stupid Some people are too stupid to realize what's bad for them.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfoolish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of foolish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfoolish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    (of actions or behavior) not showing good sense or judgment synonym silly, stupid She's just a vain, foolish woman. I was foolish enough to believe what Jeff told me. The accident was my fault—it would be foolish to pretend otherwise.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOOLISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment: That was a rather foolish thing to do. She was afraid that she would look foolish if she refused. It was foolish of them to pay so much. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. stupid Some people are too stupid to realize what's bad for them.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › foolishFoolish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adjective. devoid of good sense or judgment. “ foolish remarks” “a foolish decision” synonyms: inadvisable, unadvisable. not prudent or wise; not recommended. ill-advised, unadvised. without careful prior deliberation or counsel. impolitic. not politic. imprudent. not prudent or wise.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › foolishFOOLISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Foolish definition: resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered: unwise. See examples of FOOLISH used in a sentence.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOOLISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If someone's behaviour or action is foolish, it is not sensible and shows a lack of good judgment. It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily. American English : foolish / ˈfulɪʃ /

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFOOLISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    foolish. adjective. uk / ˈfuːlɪʃ / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. B2. silly and not wise: a foolish man/ mistake. [ + to do sth ] It would be foolish to ignore his advice.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › foolishfoolish | meaning of foolish in Longman Dictionary of...

    foolish meaning, definition, what is foolish: a foolish action, remark etc is stupid a...: Learn more.