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foolish

/ˈfuːlɪʃ/
fool · ish ˈfuː · lɪʃ
English Definition
adj. lacking good sense or judgment
中文释义
愚蠢的
Significado en Español
tonto, estúpido
한국어 뜻
어리석은, 바보 같은
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngu ngốc, dại dột
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Example Sentence

It was foolish to leave the door unlocked.

不锁门是很愚蠢的。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “foolish”:

  1. A sensible
  2. B unwise
  3. C prudent
  4. D wise
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B — unwise. “foolish” means adj. lacking good sense or judgment

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It was very ______ of him to go outside in the storm without a coat.

  1. A wise
  2. B sensible
  3. C foolish
  4. D clever
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C — foolish. “foolish” means adj. lacking good sense or judgment

Common questions about “foolish”

What does “foolish” mean?

foolish — adj. lacking good sense or judgment. In Chinese: 愚蠢的.

How do you pronounce “foolish”?

foolish is pronounced /ˈfuːlɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fool · ish.

How do you use “foolish” in a sentence?

It was foolish to leave the door unlocked. (不锁门是很愚蠢的。)

What are synonyms for “foolish”?

silly, unwise, ridiculous — all close in meaning to foolish (adj. lacking good sense or judgment).

Is “foolish” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. foolish appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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