foolish

/'fu:liʃ/
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foolish

A foolish decision led him to try to push the car by himself.

Definition

Adjective 1. Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise: Describes actions, decisions, or ideas that are not sensible or are poorly thought out. 2. Silly or ridiculous; appearing stupid: Describes behavior or things that seem absurd, laughable, or lacking in seriousness.

Usage

The adjective "foolish" is used to describe people, their actions, decisions, ideas, or behavior. It often implies a criticism of a lack of wisdom or forethought. It can be used predictively (after a linking verb like be, seem, feel) or attributively (before a noun).

Examples
  • It was a foolish decision to drive in such a heavy storm.
  • I felt very foolish when I realized I had been wearing my shirt inside out all day.
  • She regretted her foolish remarks as soon as she said them.
  • Throwing away that opportunity was just foolish.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be foolish enough to do something": This structure emphasizes the lack of judgment involved in a specific action.
    • He was foolish enough to believe their promises.
  • "to make someone look/feel foolish": To cause someone to appear or feel silly or embarrassed.
    • The public correction made him look foolish in front of his colleagues.
Variants and Related Words
  • Foolishly (adverb): In a foolish manner.
    • He spent his money foolishly.
  • Foolishness (noun): The quality of being foolish.
    • The plan was an act of sheer foolishness.
Synonyms
  • Unwise: Not showing good judgment.
  • Silly: Lacking in seriousness or sense; frivolous.
  • Stupid: Lacking intelligence or common sense. (Note: "stupid" is generally stronger and more direct than "foolish".)
  • Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
  • Absurd: Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
Antonyms
  • Wise
  • Sensible
  • Prudent
  • Smart
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Penny-wise and pound-foolish": Being careful about small amounts of money but wasteful with large sums.
    • Not repairing the roof to save money now is being penny-wise and pound-foolish; it will cost much more later.
  • "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds" (proverb, from Ralph Waldo Emerson): Insisting on always doing things the same way, even when it's not sensible, is a sign of a narrow mind.
foolish

A foolish decision led him to try to push the car by himself.

Adjective
  1. having or revealing stupidity
    • ridiculous anserine behavior
    • a dopey answer
    • a dopey kid
    • some fool idea about rewriting authors' books
  2. devoid of good sense or judgment
    • foolish remarks
    • a foolish decision

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