What does "foolish" mean?
Foolish: Such as a fool would do; proceeding from weakness of mind or silliness; exhibiting a want of judgment or discretion; as, a foolish act.
Additional senses
- 2.Absurd; ridiculous; despicable; contemptible. A foolish figure he must make. Prior. See Absurd.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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