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FOOLISH Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word foolish. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word foolish. (close relations)
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absurd
adjectiveadj
noun

• a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

adjective satellite

• inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

anserine
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or resembling a goose

adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

dopy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

gooselike
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

goosey
adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

goosy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or revealing stupidity

idiotic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• insanely irresponsible

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having a mental age of three to seven years

jerky
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

adjective satellite

• lacking a steady rhythm

• marked by abrupt transitions

• having or revealing stupidity

ridiculous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring scornful pity

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

silly
adjectiveadj
noun

• a word used for misbehaving children

adjective satellite

• ludicrous, foolish

• lacking seriousness; given to frivolity

• inspiring scornful pity

• dazed from or as if from repeated blows

unwise
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

• not appropriate to the purpose

Alternatives for ABSURD

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