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What is another word for Foolishly? – 165 Foolishly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    recklessly impulsively thoughtlessly rashly imprudently unwisely indiscreetly carelessly heedlessly mindlessly senselessly irrationally illogically unreasonably foolishly absurdly ridiculously preposterously ludicrously absurdly nonsensically stupidly idiotically brainlessly dimly dopey silly foolish giddy scatterbrained birdbrained harebrained impractical unthinking incautious inconsiderate ill-advised ill-considered unreflecting unguarded unmindful

    Meaning of Foolishly

    The primary meaning of the word "Foolishly" is to act or behave in a way that lacks good sense or judgment.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, "Foolishly" means in a foolish manner, without good sense or judgment.
    • It can also imply a lack of caution or prudence in one's actions or decisions.
    • The word is often used to express disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions.

    Etymology of Foolishly

    The word "Foolishly" originates from the Old English word "fol" and the suffix "-ish", which is used to form adverbs.
    The word "fool" has its roots in the Latin word "follis", meaning "bellows" or "windbag", and was later used to describe someone who is foolish or stupid.
    The adverb "Foolishly" has been in use since the 14th century to describe actions or behavior that are considered foolish or lacking in good sense.

    Example Uses

    • She foolishly invested all her money in a pyramid scheme.
    • He foolishly thought he could drive safely after drinking.
    • They foolishly underestimated the difficulty of the task.
    • It was foolish of me to think I could learn a new language in just a few weeks.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    wisely sensibly prudently cautiously carefully thoughtfully reflectively considerately practically rationally logically reasonably intelligently smartly shrewdly astutely discerningly judiciously discreetly advisedly considerately mindful watchful vigilant guarded mindful considerate prudent farsighted

    Related Nouns

    foolishness folly stupidity foolish act imprudence recklessness carelessness thoughtlessness rashness impulsiveness irrationality illogic absurdity ridiculousness nonsense silliness absurdness preposterousness ludicrousness idiocy brainlessness dimness dopiness ridiculousness giddiness scatterbrainedness birdbrainedness harebrainedness impracticality

    Related Verbs

    act foolishly behave foolishly do foolishly think foolishly decide foolishly judge foolishly choose foolishly invest foolishly spend foolishly waste foolishly gamble foolishly risk foolishly dare foolishly venture foolishly attempt foolishly try foolishly pretend foolishly feign foolishly simulate foolishly mimic foolishly ape foolishly foolishly believe foolishly think foolishly suppose foolishly assume

    Related Adjectives

    foolish silly absurd ridiculous preposterous ludicrous nonsensical stupid idiotic brainless dim dopey giddy scatterbrained birdbrained harebrained impractical unwise imprudent reckless careless thoughtless rash impulsive irrational illogical unreasonable foolish absurd ridiculous silly foolish imprudent unthinking incautious inconsiderate ill-advised ill-considered unreflecting unguarded unmindful