Simple meaning
What does Foolish mean?
Foolish means not wise or not careful.
Dictionary definition
Showing poor judgment or not thinking carefully.
Example sentences
Foolish in a sentence
easy
It was foolish to rush without reading directions.
medium
He made a foolish choice and forgot his safety gear.
hard
The story shows how a foolish decision can lead to bigger problems.
Synonyms
Words like Foolish
unwiseUse for choices that are not smart.
sillyUse for behavior that lacks good judgment.
Antonyms
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Word family
Foolish word family
Base word
foolish
adjective
foolish
Base form.
adverb
foolishly
In this manner (when used).
noun
foolishness
State or quality (when used).
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