- (a.) Such as a fool would do; proceeding from weakness of mind or silliness; exhibiting a want of judgment or discretion; as, a foolish act.
- (a.) Absurd; ridiculous; despicable; contemptible.
- (a.) Marked with or exhibiting, folly; void of understanding; weak in intellect; without judgment or discretion; silly; unwise.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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| MLA | Webster's. "foolish" 27 May 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/foolish/definitions/2009208> |