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Added 2 October 2026

foolish

/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adjective

In Latin: fatuus, stultus, mōrus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about foolish at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Lacking good sense or judgement as a general trait; unwise; stupid.
Not based on good sense or judgement; as a fool would do or conclude.
Resembling or characteristic of a fool.

Origin

From Middle English folisch; equivalent to fool + -ish.

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