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foolish

(fuːlɪʃ)

1. adjective

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.

It is foolish to risk skin cancer.

Synonyms: unwise, silly, absurd, rash More Synonyms of foolish

foolishly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb]

He admitted that he had acted foolishly.

Synonyms: unwisely, stupidly, mistakenly, absurdly More Synonyms of foolish

foolishness uncountable noun

They don't accept any foolishness when it comes to spending money.

Synonyms: nonsense, carrying-on [informal, mainly British], rubbish, trash More Synonyms of foolish

Synonyms: stupidity, irresponsibility, recklessness, idiocy More Synonyms of foolish

2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]

If you look or feel foolish, you look or feel so silly or ridiculous that people are likely to laugh at you.

I just stood there feeling foolish and watching him.

I didn't want him to look foolish and be laughed at.

foolishly adverb [ADVERB after verb]

He saw me standing there, grinning foolishly at him.

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foolish in British English

(ˈfuːlɪʃ)

adjective

unwise; silly

resulting from folly or stupidity

ridiculous or absurd; not worthy of consideration

lacking in intelligence

5. an archaic word for insignificant

Derived forms

foolishly (ˈfoolishly)

adverb

foolishness (ˈfoolishness)

noun

foolish in American English

(ˈfulɪʃ)

adjective

without good sense; silly; unwise

ridiculous; absurd

abashed; embarrassed

3. Archaic

humble

SIMILAR WORDS: abˈsurd

Derived forms

foolishly (ˈfoolishly)

adverb

foolishness (ˈfoolishness)

noun

Word origin

ME folish

Examples of 'foolish' in a sentence
foolish

They've made us look foolish.When a bubble that was too big for central bankers burst, partly due to his beloved derivatives, he was made to look foolish.To not be able to laugh about it is what really makes you look foolish.He was just foolish and he knows that.Who are the foolish people who paid for them?She will feel rather foolish when she remembers.Can anything be more ridiculous or more foolish?It was not her fault that she was unable to foresee the foolish actions of greedy men.If not he will look naive and foolish. Feel so foolish for getting caught up in the ego frenzy.

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British English: foolish ADJECTIVE

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
Brazilian Portuguese: bobo
Chinese: 愚蠢的
European Spanish: tonto
French: stupide
German: dumm
Italian: sconsiderata
Japanese: 愚かな
Korean: 어리석은
European Portuguese: bobo
Latin American Spanish: tonto

Chinese translation of 'foolish'

foolish

(ˈfuːlɪʃ)

adj

(= ridiculous) 愚蠢的 (yúchǔn de)
(= unwise) 不明智的 (bù míngzhì de)

1 (adjective) in the sense of unwise

Definition

very silly, unwise, or absurd

It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily.

Synonyms

unwise

It would be unwise to expect too much.

silly

Don't go doing anything silly, now, will you?

absurd

They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.

rash

Don't do anything rash until the feelings subside.

unreasonable

senseless

short-sighted

I think we're being very short-sighted.

ill-advised

She said his remarks had been ill-advised.

foolhardy

He had to be restrained from foolhardy action.

nonsensical

It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical.

inane

indiscreet

He is notoriously indiscreet about his private life.

ill-judged

Critics judged his comments ill-judged and offensive.

ill-considered

He made some ill-considered remarks about the cost.

imprudent

an imprudent investment he made many years ago

unintelligent

He was abusive of Hemingway as an unintelligent philistine.

asinine

I have never heard such an asinine discussion.

injudicious

Injudicious remarks by bankers were blamed for the devaluation.

incautious

In case you think I was incautious, take a look at the map.

Opposites

sound

bright

sharp

smart

wise

clever

intelligent

sensible

cautious

rational

thoughtful

prudent

sane

judicious

commonsensical

sagacious

2 (adjective) in the sense of silly

Definition

very silly, unwise, or absurd

How foolish I was not to have seen my doctor earlier.

Synonyms

silly

That's a silly thing to say.

stupid

I wouldn't call it art. It's just stupid and tasteless.

You won't go and do anything stupid, will you?

mad

Isn't that a rather mad idea?

daft (informal)

I wasn't so daft as to believe him.

simple

He's no fool, though perhaps a bit simple in some ways.

weak

crazy (informal)

I know it sounds a crazy idea, but hear me out.

ridiculous

It was an absolutely ridiculous decision.

dumb (informal)

I came up with this dumb idea.

ludicrous

It's a completely ludicrous idea.

senseless

acts of senseless violence

barmy (slang)

This policy is absolutely barmy.

potty (British, informal)

a wild, potty scheme

goofy (informal)

idiotic

What an idiotic thing to say!

half-baked (informal)

another half-baked scheme that isn't going to work

dotty (slang)

an inventive and dotty comedy show

inane

He always had this inane grin.

fatuous

That is not a fatuous argument, it has to be taken seriously.

loopy (informal)

witless

a witless piece of planning

crackpot (informal)

moronic

It was wanton, moronic vandalism.

brainless

I got treated as if I was a bit brainless.

half-witted

imbecilic

off your head (informal)

braindead (informal)

harebrained

as daft as a brush (informal, mainly British)

dumb-ass (slang)

doltish

Additional synonyms

in the sense of absurd

Definition

obviously senseless or illogical

They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds.

Synonyms

ridiculous,

crazy (informal),

silly,

incredible,

outrageous,

foolish,

unbelievable,

daft (informal),

hilarious,

ludicrous,

meaningless,

unreasonable,

irrational,

senseless,

preposterous,

laughable,

funny,

stupid,

farcical,

illogical,

incongruous,

comical,

zany,

idiotic,

nonsensical,

inane,

dumb-ass (slang),

cockamamie (slang, US)

in the sense of asinine

Definition

obstinate or stupid

I have never heard such an asinine discussion.

Synonyms

stupid,

silly,

foolish,

daft (informal),

senseless,

goofy (informal),

idiotic,

inane,

fatuous,

moronic,

imbecile,

gormless (British, informal),

brainless,

imbecilic,

braindead (informal),

dumb-ass (slang),

dead from the neck up (informal),

thickheaded,

dunderheaded,

halfwitted,

thick-witted

in the sense of barmy

This policy is absolutely barmy.

Synonyms

stupid,

bizarre,

foolish,

silly,

daft (informal),

irresponsible,

irrational,

senseless,

preposterous,

impractical,

idiotic,

inane,

fatuous,

dumb-ass (slang)

Synonyms of 'foolish'

foolish

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of witless

Definition

lacking intelligence or sense

a witless piece of planning

Synonyms

foolish,

crazy (informal),

stupid,

silly,

dull,

daft (informal),

senseless,

goofy (informal),

idiotic,

dozy (British, informal),

inane,

loopy (informal),

crackpot (informal),

moronic,

obtuse,

unintelligent,

empty-headed,

asinine,

imbecilic,

braindead (informal),

dumb-ass (slang),

halfwitted,

rattlebrained (slang)

单词	foolish
释义	Trends of foolish View usage for: foolish (fuːlɪʃ) 1. adjective 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. It is foolish to risk skin cancer. Synonyms: unwise, silly, absurd, rash More Synonyms of foolish foolishly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] He admitted that he had acted foolishly. Synonyms: unwisely, stupidly, mistakenly, absurdly More Synonyms of foolish foolishness uncountable noun They don't accept any foolishness when it comes to spending money. Synonyms: nonsense, carrying-on [informal, mainly British], rubbish, trash More Synonyms of foolish Synonyms: stupidity, irresponsibility, recklessness, idiocy More Synonyms of foolish 2. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you look or feel foolish, you look or feel so silly or ridiculous that people are likely to laugh at you. I just stood there feeling foolish and watching him. I didn't want him to look foolish and be laughed at. foolishly adverb [ADVERB after verb] He saw me standing there, grinning foolishly at him. More Synonyms of foolish foolish in British English (ˈfuːlɪʃ) adjective 1. unwise; silly 2. resulting from folly or stupidity 3. ridiculous or absurd; not worthy of consideration 4. lacking in intelligence 5. an archaic word for insignificant Derived forms foolishly (ˈfoolishly) adverb foolishness (ˈfoolishness) noun foolish in American English (ˈfulɪʃ) adjective 1. without good sense; silly; unwise 2. a. ridiculous; absurd b. abashed; embarrassed 3. Archaic humble SIMILAR WORDS: abˈsurd Derived forms foolishly (ˈfoolishly) adverb foolishness (ˈfoolishness) noun Word origin ME folish Examples of 'foolish' in a sentence foolish They've made us look foolish. Times, Sunday Times (2017) When a bubble that was too big for central bankers burst, partly due to his beloved derivatives, he was made to look foolish. Times, Sunday Times (2016) To not be able to laugh about it is what really makes you look foolish. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He was just foolish and he knows that. The Sun (2011) Who are the foolish people who paid for them? Times, Sunday Times (2016) She will feel rather foolish when she remembers. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Can anything be more ridiculous or more foolish? Christianity Today (2000) It was not her fault that she was unable to foresee the foolish actions of greedy men. Times, Sunday Times (2008) If not he will look naive and foolish. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Feel so foolish for getting caught up in the ego frenzy. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He has made himself look foolish and has shown himself to be out of touch. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Are people being lazy or just foolish? Times, Sunday Times (2012) Only the most tenacious or foolish of people would attempt such a thing. Zindell, David The Broken God (1993) But partly it is the fear of looking foolish. Times, Sunday Times (2006) We just stand around feeling foolish. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It might make them feel foolish. The Sun (2011) This made him look rather foolish. Hebblethwaite, Peter Paul VI - The First Modern Pope (1993) As for the knights, their behaviour was foolish. Pamela Norris Words Of Love: Passionate Women from Heloise to Sylvia Plath (2006) The calmness also leaves you better prepared to avoid danger from other people's foolish actions. Siegel, Bernie S. (MD) Love, Medicine and Miracles (1990) Sadly, some foolish people will get wind of your methods. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Shame: a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It was a foolish action which I completely regret. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In other languages foolish British English: foolish ADJECTIVE 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 Brazilian Portuguese: bobo Chinese: 愚蠢的 European Spanish: tonto French: stupide German: dumm Italian: sconsiderata Japanese: 愚かな Korean: 어리석은 European Portuguese: bobo Latin American Spanish: tonto Chinese translation of 'foolish' foolish (ˈfuːlɪʃ) adj (= ridiculous) 愚蠢的 (yúchǔn de) (= unwise) 不明智的 (bù míngzhì de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of unwise Definition very silly, unwise, or absurd It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily. Synonyms unwise It would be unwise to expect too much. silly Don't go doing anything silly, now, will you? absurd They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. rash Don't do anything rash until the feelings subside. unreasonable senseless short-sighted I think we're being very short-sighted. ill-advised She said his remarks had been ill-advised. foolhardy He had to be restrained from foolhardy action. nonsensical It seemed to me that Sir Robert's arguments were nonsensical. inane indiscreet He is notoriously indiscreet about his private life. ill-judged Critics judged his comments ill-judged and offensive. ill-considered He made some ill-considered remarks about the cost. imprudent an imprudent investment he made many years ago unintelligent He was abusive of Hemingway as an unintelligent philistine. asinine I have never heard such an asinine discussion. injudicious Injudicious remarks by bankers were blamed for the devaluation. incautious In case you think I was incautious, take a look at the map. Opposites sound , bright , sharp , smart , wise , clever , intelligent , sensible , cautious , rational , thoughtful , prudent , sane , judicious , commonsensical , sagacious 2 (adjective) in the sense of silly Definition very silly, unwise, or absurd How foolish I was not to have seen my doctor earlier. Synonyms silly That's a silly thing to say. stupid I wouldn't call it art. It's just stupid and tasteless. You won't go and do anything stupid, will you? mad Isn't that a rather mad idea? daft (informal) I wasn't so daft as to believe him. simple He's no fool, though perhaps a bit simple in some ways. weak crazy (informal) I know it sounds a crazy idea, but hear me out. ridiculous It was an absolutely ridiculous decision. dumb (informal) I came up with this dumb idea. ludicrous It's a completely ludicrous idea. senseless acts of senseless violence barmy (slang) This policy is absolutely barmy. potty (British, informal) a wild, potty scheme goofy (informal) idiotic What an idiotic thing to say! half-baked (informal) another half-baked scheme that isn't going to work dotty (slang) an inventive and dotty comedy show inane He always had this inane grin. fatuous That is not a fatuous argument, it has to be taken seriously. loopy (informal) witless a witless piece of planning crackpot (informal) moronic It was wanton, moronic vandalism. brainless I got treated as if I was a bit brainless. half-witted imbecilic off your head (informal) braindead (informal) harebrained as daft as a brush (informal, mainly British) dumb-ass (slang) doltish Additional synonyms in the sense of absurd Definition obviously senseless or illogical They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), silly, incredible, outrageous, foolish, unbelievable, daft (informal), hilarious, ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, senseless, preposterous, laughable, funny, stupid, farcical, illogical, incongruous, comical, zany, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US) in the sense of asinine Definition obstinate or stupid I have never heard such an asinine discussion. Synonyms stupid, silly, foolish, daft (informal), senseless, goofy (informal), idiotic, inane, fatuous, moronic, imbecile, gormless (British, informal), brainless, imbecilic, braindead (informal), dumb-ass (slang), dead from the neck up (informal), thickheaded, dunderheaded, halfwitted, thick-witted in the sense of barmy This policy is absolutely barmy. Synonyms stupid, bizarre, foolish, silly, daft (informal), irresponsible, irrational, senseless, preposterous, impractical, idiotic, inane, fatuous, dumb-ass (slang) Synonyms of 'foolish' foolish Explore 'foolish' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of witless Definition lacking intelligence or sense a witless piece of planning Synonyms foolish, crazy (informal), stupid, silly, dull, daft (informal), senseless, goofy (informal), idiotic, dozy (British, informal), inane, loopy (informal), crackpot (informal), moronic, obtuse, unintelligent, empty-headed, asinine, imbecilic, braindead (informal), dumb-ass (slang), halfwitted, rattlebrained (slang)
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