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   Fool·ish·ness

   /ˈfo͞oliSHnəs/

   

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   • 1. lack of good sense or judgment; stupidity: "she was realizing the foolishness of her actions"

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   Is foolish a bad word?

   • Note: Calling someone a fool is similar to calling the person an idiot; it is an insult and would be considered offensive, so be careful about applying this label to people. We also have the adjective foolish to describe things that lack good sense or good judgment.

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   What is the definition of a foolish person?

   • Foolish people are self-involved, overly optimistic regarding their own views, and unable to see their own vulnerabilities. They assume they already know all that needs to be known. Foolish individuals are apathetic—indifferent to outgroups, ethical concerns, and the common good. They are unimaginative and dogmatic.

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   What do foolish people do?

   • What do foolish people do? They make the same mistakes over and over, each time expecting a different outcome. They will complain to the world around them about having the worst luck.

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3. www.dictionary.com › browse › foolishness&FOOLISHNESS Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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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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   Definition of foolishness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. en.thefreedictionary.com › foolishnessFoolishness - definition of foolishness by The Free Dictionary

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   Define foolishness. foolishness synonyms, foolishness pronunciation, foolishness translation, English dictionary definition of foolishness. adj. 1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment; silly: a foolish boy; a foolish purchase. 2. Capable of arousing laughter; absurd or...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusFOOLISHNESS - 22 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Mar 20, 2024 · noun. These are words and phrases related to foolishness. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of foolishness. Because of her foolishness they're now deeply in debt. Synonyms. imprudence. folly. extravagance. irresponsibility. indiscretion. absurdity. preposterousness. ridiculousness. asininity.

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   fool′ish•ness, n. 1, 2. senseless, vacant, vapid, simple, witless. Foolish, fatuous, silly, inane, stupid, asinine imply weakness of intellect and lack of judgment. Foolish implies lack of common sense or good judgment or, sometimes, weakness of mind: a foolish decision; The child seems foolish.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learnerFOOLISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈfuːlɪʃ / us. Add to word list. B2. silly and not wise: a foolish man/ mistake. [ + to do sth ] It would be foolish to ignore his advice. foolishly. adverb. foolishness. noun [ U ] (Definition of foolish from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of foolish. in Chinese (Traditional) 愚蠢的，傻的…

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   May 7, 2024 · ( countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity. Synonyms [ edit] imprudence, folly. extravagance, irresponsibility. indiscretion, absurdity. ridiculousness. schmuckiness. stupidity. Antonyms [ edit] wisdom. Related terms [ edit] fool. Translations [ edit] ± state of being foolish. ± thing or event that is foolish. Categories: