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     • intransitive verb 1 a : to behave foolishly
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   What does foolish mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! FOOLISH definition: 1. unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment: 2. unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment…. Learn more.

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   What does the term 'foolishness' mean?

   • In the passage, 'foolishness' (3472) (moria from moros = foolish; 'Eng = moron) is defined as that which is foolish, intellectually weak or irrational. It signifies lacking good judgment. It denotes inappropriate behaviour, thought or speech, both of single lapses of sense as well as in the sense of a permanent attribute.

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   What does it mean if you look or feel foolish?

   • If you look or feel foolish, you look or feel so silly or ridiculous that people are likely to laugh at you. I just stood there feeling foolish and watching him. I didn't want him to look foolish and be laughed at. He saw me standing there, grinning foolishly at him. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   How do you know if a person is foolish?

   • Foolishness is nonsense or stupidity; it's acting in a way that is silly or irrational. Throwing a temper tantrum because the lunch line is moving slowly is pure foolishness — your outburst won't make the line move any faster. When your actions show a lack of good sense or solid judgement, you're betraying your foolishness.

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   What is an act of foolishness called?

   • An act of foolishness is called folly. A person who shows foolishness may be called a fool. It is different to stupidity, which is the lack of intelligence. Performing a fool's errand refers to engaging in a useless piece of work.

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   What is the difference between simple and foolish?

   • simple, foolish, silly, fatuous, asinine mean actually or apparently deficient in intelligence. simple implies a degree of intelligence inadequate to cope with anything complex or involving mental effort. foolish implies the character of being or seeming unable to use judgment, discretion, or good sense.

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   noun. fool· ish· ness ˈfü-lish-nəs. Synonyms of foolishness. 1. : foolish behavior. 2. : a foolish act or idea. Synonyms. absurdity. asininity. balminess. brainlessness. craziness. daftness. dippiness. dottiness. fatuity. fatuousness. folly. imbecility. inanity. insanity. lunacy. madness. nonsensicalness. nuttiness. preposterousness. senselessness.

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   Foolishness definition: lack of wisdom or good judgment; foolish quality. See examples of FOOLISHNESS used in a sentence.

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   unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment: That was a rather foolish thing to do. She was afraid that she would look foolish if she refused. It was foolish of them to pay so much. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. stupid Some people are too stupid to realize what's bad for them.

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   If someone's behaviour or action is foolish, it is not sensible and shows a lack of good judgment. It would be foolish to raise hopes unnecessarily. It is foolish to risk skin cancer. Synonyms: unwise, silly, absurd, rash More Synonyms of foolish. foolishly adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] B2.

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   Oct 26, 2024 · Foolishness is nonsense or stupidity; it's acting in a way that is silly or irrational. Throwing a temper tantrum because the lunch line is moving slowly is pure foolishness — your outburst won't make the line move any faster.

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   The meaning of FOOLISH is having or showing a lack of good sense, judgment, or discretion. How to use foolish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Foolish.