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foolish.

Lacking good sense or judgement as a general trait; unwise; stupid.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/
  1. Lacking good sense or judgement as a general trait; unwise; stupid.

  2. Not based on good sense or judgement; as a fool would do or conclude.

    usually
  3. Resembling or characteristic of a fool.

Where this word comes from

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

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