Foolish meaning

What does “foolish” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“foolish” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: devoid of good sense or judgment.

foolish

adjective

  1. devoid of good sense or judgment

    “foolish remarks”

    “a foolish decision”

    Oppositeswise
  2. having or revealing stupidity

    “ridiculous anserine behavior”

    “a dopey answer”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University