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foolish

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfuːlɪʃ/

foolish means: Showing poor judgment or failing to think carefully about what is sensible.

adjective

LACKING GOOD SENSEB1

Showing poor judgment or failing to think carefully about what is sensible.

  • That was a foolish mistake.
  • I felt foolish when I forgot her name.
  • It would be foolish to drive in this storm.

How to use it: foolish to do something (It would be foolish to ignore the warning.); foolish of someone to do something (It was foolish of me to trust him.)

Similar words: silly, unwise, stupid

Opposites: wise, sensible

Common phrases: foolish mistake, foolish decision, feel foolish, foolish person

Questions about foolish

What does foolish mean?

Showing poor judgment or failing to think carefully about what is sensible.

What is foolish in other languages?

Türkçe: aptalca · Español: tonto · Français: sot · Deutsch: töricht · Italiano: sciocco · 日本語: 愚かな

How do you pronounce foolish?

It is pronounced /ˈfuːlɪʃ/.

How do you use foolish in a sentence?

That was a foolish mistake. I felt foolish when I forgot her name.

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