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foolish
[ foo-lish ]
/ ˈfu lɪʃ /
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adjective
resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered: unwise: a foolish action;a foolish speech.
lacking forethought or caution.
trifling, insignificant, or paltry.
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fool away, foolery, foolfish, foolhardy, fool hen, foolish, foolishness, foolproof, foolscap, fool's errand, fool's gold
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British Dictionary definitions for foolish
foolish
/ (ˈfuːlɪʃ) /
adjective
unwise; silly
resulting from folly or stupidity
ridiculous or absurd; not worthy of consideration
weak-minded; simple
an archaic word for insignificant
Derived forms of foolish
foolishly, adverbfoolishness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Other Idioms and Phrases with foolish
foolish
see penny wise and pound foolish.
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