Foolish - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise or silly.
Synonyms:
silly, stupid, senseless, imprudent, unwise
Part of Speech:
adjective
Antonyms:
wise, sensible, prudent
Common Collocations:
foolish mistake, foolish behavior, foolish decision, foolish idea, foolish act
Derivatives:
foolishly, foolishness
Usage Tips:
Use "foolish" to describe actions or decisions that lack wisdom or common sense.
Common Phrases:
penny-wise and pound-foolish, play the fool, foolish pride
Etymology:
From Old French "fol," meaning "mad" or "silly," derived from Latin "follis" (bellows, empty-headed).
Examples:
- 1. She made a foolish mistake by leaving her keys in the car.
- 2. It would be foolish to ignore such clear warnings.
- 3. His foolish pride prevented him from apologizing.
- 4. The children laughed at his foolish antics.