foolish

Meaning

  1. (usually) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a fool.

Synonyms

stupid
A1
silly
B1
idiotic
C2
dull
B2
senseless
C2
ignorant
C1
absurd
B2
crazy
A1
dumb
B1
unwise
20k
fool
A2
nonsensical
35k
mad
A2
addled
clumsy
C1
witless
39k
inane
39k
ridiculous
B1
slow-witted
insane
B1
unreasonable
C1
idiot
A2
dim-witted
48k
brainless
22k
fatuous
obtuse
37k
daft
C2
nonsense
B1
imbecile
C2
anserine
imprudent
40k
simple
A2
goosy
goofy
C2
rash
C1
careless
C1
unintelligent
irresponsible
C1
inept
27k
barmy
31k
sappy
28k
dopy
dopey
20k
balmy
34k
goosey
dizzy
C1
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gormless
pointless
C1
frivolous
C2
half-witted
Translations

dumm
stupido
stupide
albern
sciocco
tonto
töricht
bête
tolo
sot
dom
idiot
necio
närrisch
Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
folisch
In summary

From Middle English folisch; equivalent to fool + -ish.

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