Foolish synonyms
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Part of speech:
Unintelligible, foolish, silly, absurd, etc.
absurd (related)
Impossible to take seriously; silly:
anile
Irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors.
Immature, especially in being silly or trivial; childish.
knowledge (related)
So senseless as to be laughable
stupid (related)
Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
Of or like an ass; esp., having qualities regarded as characteristic of asses; stupid, silly, obstinate, etc.
Of, having the nature of, or characteristic of an idiot; very foolish or stupid
Extremely foolish or silly.
Idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny.
Odd, foolish, crazy, etc.
Resulting from or acting with ill-considered haste or boldness.
Easy to understand, do, or carry out:
Having or showing a lack or deficiency of intelligence
Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.
Lacking intelligence or wit; foolish.
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Relating to or resembling a goose.
The definition of preposterous is something that is absurd or ridiculous.
Eccentric or irrational:
ability (related)
Displaying a complete lack of forethought and good sense
Without consideration, awareness or sound judgement; unreasonable; unwise; stupid.
Mentally deranged; crazy.
(Slang) like a bonehead
Foolish; ridiculous; absurd:
The definition of crazy is someone or something that is insane or not mentally sound.
(Scot.) Merry or frolicsome in a giddy way
Dizzy is defined as feeling lightheaded or dazed as if from spinning.
Trembling, tottering, or exhibiting mental impairment associated with aging.
Conspicuously unintelligent; stupid:
The definition of fatuous is foolish or silly.
(Informal) Like or characteristic of a goof; stupid and silly
Having a low intelligence; dim-witted
Having or showing little sense; foolish:
Not prudent; without thought of the consequences; lacking in judgment or caution; rash; indiscreet
Showing a lack of judgment, sense, or reason; inappropriate or foolish:
Irrational is defined as lacking reason or understanding.
Comical or ludicrous because of incongruity or strangeness.
wise (antonym)
(Slang) Rude and disrespectful; impudent.
unfoolish (antonym)
nonsensical, idiotic
thoughtful (antonym)
Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought:
cautious (antonym)
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
careful (antonym)
(Archaic) Feeling or causing sorrow, worry, etc.; anxious
prudent (antonym)
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;
circumspect (antonym)
Circumspect is defined as cautious and unwilling to take risks.
(Of a thing done) Overly repetitive and unchallenging.
Lacking judgement
Characterized by insanity or the utmost folly; chimerical; unpractical; as, an insane plan, attempt, etc.
Lunatic is defined as someone or something that is wild, crazy or absurd.
(Slang) Excellent; wonderful:
Showing foolishness or stupidity.
Lacking judgment, realism, or firmness.
Slightly crazy
Not sensible; foolish.
(Slang) Foolish; silly:
(Slang) Nervous; jumpy
Not discreet; lacking prudence, as in speech or action
insagacious
serious (antonym)
The definition of serious is showing deep thought, not joking, or a situation that requires careful thought.
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