1. foolish

adjective. (ˈfuːlɪʃ) Devoid of good sense or judgment.
Synonyms
inadvisable unwise impolitic silly wacky whacky ridiculous mad inane imprudent goofy zany preposterous ill-conceived derisory asinine rattlebrained unadvised scatterbrained absurd idiotic fond sappy misguided ill-advised insane laughable rattlepated nonsensical vacuous unadvisable mindless cockeyed harebrained cockamamie fatuous cockamamy scatty ludicrous
Antonyms
politic well-advised prudent advisable wise
Etymology
foolish (English)
-ish (English)
-ish (Middle English (1100-1500))
fool (English)
fol (Middle English (1100-1500))
fol (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
follis (Latin)

2. pound-foolish

adjective. Unwise in dealing with large sums.
Synonyms
wasteful
Antonyms
thrifty provident

3. foolish

adjective. (ˈfuːlɪʃ) Having or revealing stupidity.
Synonyms
goosey anserine dopey jerky gooselike goosy stupid dopy
Antonyms
smart expedient serious clearheaded dignified
Etymology
foolish (English)
-ish (English)
-ish (Middle English (1100-1500))
fool (English)
fol (Middle English (1100-1500))
fol (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
follis (Latin)
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