different between foolish vs nimrod

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

English

Etymology

In some English-speaking countries, Nimrod is used to denote a hunter or warrior, because the biblical Nimrod is described as "a mighty hunter". In American English, however, the term has acquired a derogatory meaning of "idiot"; there are various hypotheses as to why.

Noun

nimrod (plural nimrods)

1. (chiefly US, informal, derogatory) A foolish person; an idiot.

   Don't stick your fingers in the fan, you nimrod!

Synonyms

• (pejorative term meaning idiot): doofus, fathead, lamebrain, numbskull
• See also Thesaurus:idiot

References

• nimrod at OneLook Dictionary Search

Anagrams

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