different between foolish vs dopey

foolish

English

Etymology

From Middle English folisch; equivalent to fool +? -ish.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?fu?.l??/

Adjective

foolish (comparative foolisher or more foolish, superlative foolishest or most foolish)

  1. (of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a fool.

Synonyms

  • absurd
  • idiotic
  • ridiculous
  • silly
  • unwise

Antonyms

  • wise

Derived terms

  • a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds
  • foolishly
  • foolishness

Translations

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dopey

English

Alternative forms

  • dopy

Etymology

From dope (stupid person) +? -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?d??pi/
  • Rhymes: -??pi

Adjective

dopey (comparative more dopey, superlative most dopey)

  1. Stupid, silly.
    • 2010, Nicky Haslam, Redeeming Features (page 211)
      We were all convinced there was a poltergeist in David's flat and had the dopey idea of taking it as a present to Jimmy. We “captured'” the ghost in a paper bag []

Derived terms

  • dopiness

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