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/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ · fool-ish
adjective
  1. Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise. She made a foolish decision to invest in the failing company.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a fool. The foolish grin on his face gave away his secret.
Did you know? The phrase 'foolish consistency' was coined by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his essay 'Self-Reliance', highlighting the importance of adapting to changing circumstances.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026