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Definitions for Foolishly
[1] resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
[2] lacking forethought or caution.
[3] trifling, insignificant, or paltry.
[4] unwise; silly
[5] resulting from folly or stupidity
[6] ridiculous or absurd; not worthy of consideration
[7] weak-minded; simple
[8] an archaic word for insignificant
Words related to Foolishly
foolishinsane, crazy, stupid, irrational, fantastic, ludicrous, unreasonable, preposterous, ridiculous, silly, absurd, unwise, ill-advised, asinine, brainless, daffy, daft, dotty, fatuous, feebleminded
Words nearby Foolishly
foolishfool's paradise, fool's-parsley, foolery, foolfish, foolhardy, foolish, foolproof, fools rush in where angels fear to tread, foolscap, foosball, foot
Origin of Foolishly
First recorded in 1250–1300, foolish is from the Middle English word folish, foolish. See fool1, -ish1
Other words from Foolishly
fool·ish·ly , adverb
fool·ish·ness , noun
o·ver·fool·ish , adjective
o·ver·fool·ish·ly , adverb
o·ver·fool·ish·ness , noun
qua·si-fool·ish , adjective
qua·si-fool·ish·ly , adverb
un·fool·ish , adjective
un·fool·ish·ly , adverb
un·fool·ish·ness , noun
Synonyms for Foolishly
mistakenly, stupidly, unwisely, absurdly, ill-advisedly, imprudently, incautiously, indiscreetly, injudiciously, short-sightedly