different between foolish vs duncelike

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

foolish From the web:

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  • what foolishness you talking
  • what does foolish mean
  • what do foolish mean
  • what is meant by foolish


duncelike

English

Etymology

From dunce +? -like.

Adjective

duncelike (comparative more duncelike, superlative most duncelike)

  1. Resembling a dunce or some aspect of one; foolish, stupid.

Related terms

  • duncely
  • duncish

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