foolish
word
/ˈfuɫɪʃ/
FOO-lish
/fˈuːlɪʃ/
FOO-lish
Definition
If someone or something is foolish, it shows poor judgment or a lack of sense. It can describe a person, an action, an idea, or a belief that seems unwise or silly.
Usage & Nuances
Often stronger than 'silly' and more about bad judgment than humor. Common patterns: 'a foolish mistake', 'foolish enough to...', 'it would be foolish to...'. It can sound critical, though in some contexts it is mild.
Spanish: tonto - insensatoPortuguese (BR): bobo - tolo - imprudentePortuguese (PT): parvo - tolo - imprudenteChinese (Simplified): 愚蠢的 - 傻的Chinese (Traditional): 愚蠢的 - 傻的Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़ानाArabic: أحمق - طائشBengali: মূর্খ - বোকাRussian: глупыйJapanese: 愚かVietnamese: ngốc nghếch - khờ dạiKorean: 어리석은Turkish: aptalcaUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقانہIndonesian: bodoh
Example Sentences
It was foolish to leave your bag on the train.
basic
Don't be foolish; wear a coat outside.
basic
He made a foolish choice and lost a lot of money.
basic
I know it sounds foolish, but I still believe things will work out.
natural
We'd be foolish to ignore that warning.
natural
Looking back, I was foolish enough to trust him right away.
natural