foolish (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
Definition
Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
Examples
It was foolish of me to forget my keys.
His foolish behavior at the party embarrassed everyone.
Don't be foolish; you need to save some money.
How to Use foolish
- foolish of someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Describing an action as lacking sense or judgment, performed by a specific person. — "It was foolish of her to drive so fast in the rain."
- foolish behavior (collocation)
- Actions that show a lack of good sense or judgment. — "His foolish behavior led to his dismissal."
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