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foolish

adjective

Meaning

Foolish describes an action, idea, or person that shows poor judgment, lack of good sense, or unnecessary risk.

Examples

It was foolish to drive so fast in heavy rain.
She felt foolish after forgetting the appointment.

Synonyms: silly, unwise, reckless

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foolish (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfuːlɪʃ/

Definition

Foolish describes an action, idea, or person that shows poor judgment, lack of good sense, or unnecessary risk.

Examples

It was foolish to drive so fast in heavy rain.
She felt foolish after forgetting the appointment.

How to Use foolish

foolish mistake (collocation): a mistake caused by poor judgment — "It was a foolish mistake, but we fixed it quickly."
feel foolish (phrase): to feel embarrassed because of a silly action — "I felt foolish for asking the same question twice."

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