foolish
/ˈfuːlɪʃ/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #1904 in the learning path
愚蠢的；不明智的
Definitions
adj. Showing poor judgement or a lack of good sense.
愚蠢的；不明智的
Example
It was foolish to leave my umbrella at home.
把伞留在家里真是不明智。
It would be foolish to expand road networks without considering their long-term effects on air quality.
不考虑道路扩张对空气质量的长期影响就扩大路网，是不明智的。
Collocations
- a foolish mistake
- feel foolish
- foolish to assume
Word family
- fool (n.)
- foolishly (adv.)
- foolishness (n.)
Synonyms
- silly
- unwise
Antonyms
- wise
- sensible
Usage tip
常用It is foolish to do表示做某事不明智。
FAQ
- What does foolish mean?
- Showing poor judgement or a lack of good sense.
- How is foolish pronounced?
- UK /ˈfuːlɪʃ/, US /ˈfuːlɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
