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According to Merriam-Webster, "foolish" means lacking in good sense or judgment, absurd, or ridiculous.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "foolish" as lacking wisdom or prudence, silly, or absurd.
Cambridge Dictionary describes "foolish" as lacking good sense or judgment, silly, or stupid.

It was foolish of her to quit her job without having another one lined up.
He made a foolish decision to invest all his money in a risky business venture.
The foolish boy tried to ride his bike down a steep hill without wearing a helmet.
The company's foolish strategy led to a significant loss in sales.
She felt foolish for wearing a bright pink dress to the formal event.