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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)

  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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insipient

English

Etymology

From Middle English insipient, incipient, from Old French insipient.

Pronunciation

  • Homophones: incipient

Adjective

insipient (comparative more insipient, superlative most insipient)

  1. foolish; lacking wisdom; stupid

Derived terms

  • insipience

Related terms

  • insipid

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