foolish
Meaning
- Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
- Resembling or characteristic of a fool.
Synonyms
become stupid
weak-headed
become mad
devoid of intelligence
person who is stupid
beef-witted
fat-witted
soft-witted
not educated
without intellect
idle-headed
timber-headed
intellectually dull
unreasonable irrational
addle brained
mentally deficient
pervers
turkey
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English folisch; equivalent to fool + -ish.
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