Foolish

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

showing a lack of good sense or judgment

Example Sentences

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

It was foolish to go out without an umbrella in the storm.

Example Expressions

foolish pride

Synonyms

silly, stupid, unwise, senseless, childish

Entry 1

silly, stupid, unwise, senseless

Entry 2

silly, stupid, unwise, senseless, childish

Antonyms

wise, sensible, intelligent, prudent, smart

Entry 1

wise, sensible, intelligent, prudent

Entry 2

wise, sensible, smart

Collocations

foolish mistake, foolish behavior, foolish decision, foolish idea, act foolish, foolish pride

Entry 1

foolish mistake, foolish behavior, foolish decision

Entry 2

foolish mistake, foolish idea, act foolish, foolish pride