English · Adjectives
foolish
/ˈfuːlɪʃ/
[/ˈfuːlɪʃ/]
lacking good sense
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Showing a lack of good sense or judgement; silly or unwise.
Example
It would be foolish to spend all your savings on a single risky bet.
It would be foolish to spend all your savings on a single risky bet.
Etymology
From 'fool' (Old French 'fol', from Latin 'follis', bellows) plus '-ish'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes unwise actions and decisions; gentler than 'stupid'.