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He foolishly forgot his coat.
What does Foolishly mean?
Without good judgment.
Dictionary definition
In a way that shows poor judgment or lack of wisdom.
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They foolishly ignored the warning.
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Foolishly describes actions that are unwise, careless, or poorly thought out.
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Unwisely is close in meaning to foolishly.
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Wisely contrasts with foolishly.
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WordFoolishly.
Partadverb.
MeaningFoolishly means Without good judgment.
ExampleExample: He foolishly forgot his coat.
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- foo · lish · lee
- Strongest beat
- foo
- Ending
- lee
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- Put a little extra energy on foo.
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Synonyms
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unwiselyWithout good sense or judgment.
foolishRelated word that supports the meaning of foolishly.
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wiselyWith good judgment.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foolishly, depending on context.
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