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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)

(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
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

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folly

English

Etymology

From Old French folie (“madness”), from the adjective fol (“mad, insane”).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /?f?li/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?f?li/
Rhymes: -?li
Hyphenation: fol?ly

Noun

folly (plural follies)

Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.
(architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.

Related terms

fool
foolery
foolish

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