Foolish

Characterized by a lack of good sense, judgment, or prudence; unwise or silly. It often implies a tendency to act without considering the consequences, or a disregard for reason and common sense. A Foolish action can range from being mildly imprudent to being downright dangerous, highlighting a deficiency in understanding or foresight. The term can also be applied to statements, beliefs, or behaviors that display naiveté, absurdity, or a lack of critical thinking. It suggests a failure to learn from experience or consider alternative perspectives.

Foolish meaning with examples

Ignoring the weather forecast, he embarked on a perilous hike; a Foolish decision, resulting in getting caught in a severe storm and nearly freezing.
Her Foolish investment in the dubious scheme led to significant financial losses, proving the saying, 'A fool and his money are soon parted.'
Believing the misleading advertisements, she made a Foolish purchase, realizing later she’d been duped and overspent on useless product.
His Foolish attempt to impress her with dangerous stunts ended in an embarrassing injury, immediately turning the mood sour.
The company’s Foolish marketing strategy, neglecting customer feedback, resulted in the brand image being damaged, and in a sharp decline in sales.

Foolish Synonyms

absurd asinine daft fatuous idiotic imprudent naive rash senseless silly stupid unwise

Foolish Antonyms

astute intelligent judicious prudent sagacious sensible shrewd wise

Foolish Crossword Answers

3 Letters

MAD

4 Letters

DAFT DOPY

5 Letters

INANE GOOSY GOONY SAPPY THICK DOPEY SILLY JERKY APISH CRAZY INEPT EMPTY DIPPY POTTY

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UNWISE STUPID GOOSEY ABSURD

7 Letters

WITLESS ASININE IDIOTIC FATUOUS

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ANSERINE HEADLESS

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GOOSELIKE IMPRUDENT MISGUIDED SENSELESS

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ADDLEPATED

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EMPTYHEADED COCKBRAINED NONSENSICAL