foolish

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing a lack of good sense or judgment; foolish behavior.

  - "His foolish actions caused him to lose his job."
  - "She was foolish to believe his lies."

• adjective

  Lacking in prudence, discretion, or judgment; unwise.

  - "The child's foolish behavior got him into trouble."
  - "The foolish investor lost all his money."

• noun

  A person who is not intelligent or sensible.

  - "Don't be a fool, listen to your teacher."
  - "He's a bit of a fool, but harmless."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

wise

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Synonyms

absurd , idiotic , ridiculous , silly , unwise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foolish
moolish , coolish , rulish , joolish

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Variants

List of all variants of foolish that leads to same result
foolish , foolisher , foolishest , foolishly , pound-foolish , penny-wise and pound-foolish , penny-wise and/but pound-foolish , penny-wise but pound-foolish

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English folos, from fol, a crowd, multitude. The sense development is from 'belonging to the people' to 'typical of the people' to 'common, ordinary' to 'stupid, ignorant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'foolish' has been used in various forms of art and literature throughout history, including in the works of Shakespeare, Dickens, and Twain.

2. In some cultures, the Fool is a respected and even revered figure, representing the ability to see things from a different perspective and challenge societal norms.

3. The word 'foolish' is related to the word 'folly', which refers to extravagant or senseless behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. wisdom: The opposite of foolishness, characterized by knowledge, clear judgment, and experience.

2. prudence: Cautious and careful behavior, avoiding risks and unnecessary complications.

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Culture

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In literature, 'foolish' is often used to describe characters who act against their own best interests. In art, the Fool is a common archetype, often depicted as a jester or trickster. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Foolish'.

How to Memorize "foolish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone acting without thinking or being unwise.
   - Visualize a person making decisions that lead to negative consequences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'foolish' with actions that are unwise or lack good judgment.
   - Associate 'foolish' with characters in literature or folktales who act against their own best interests.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym F.O.O.L. (Foolishly Overlooking Obvious Limitations) to remember the meaning of 'foolish'.

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