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foolishly

/ˈfuː.lɪʃ.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˈfuː.lɪʃ.li/

An adverb meaning 'in a foolish or unwise manner.' It describes actions or decisions that lack good judgment, sense, or prudence.

ruНаречие, означающее 'глупым или неразумным образом'. Описывает действия или решения, которым не хватает здравого смысла, рассудительности или благоразумия.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera tonta o imprudente'. Describe acciones o decisiones a las que les falta sentido común, juicio o prudencia, o que resultan absurdas o poco sensatas.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière stupide ou irraisonnée ». Décrit des actions ou des décisions manquant de bon sens, de discernement ou de prudence.deAdverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas auf dumme oder unvernünftige Weise geschieht. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Entscheidungen, denen gesunder Menschenverstand, Vernunft oder Umsicht fehlen.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de maneira tola ou imprudente'. Descreve ações ou decisões que carecem de bom senso, juízo ou prudência.zh副词,表示以愚蠢或不理智的方式行事。形容行为或决定缺乏明智、判断力或谨慎。arظرف يدل على القيام بالفعل بطريقة تنم عن الحماقة أو انعدام العقل. يصف أفعالًا أو قرارات تفتقر إلى الحكمة أو التروي أو حسن التقدير.

  1. In a silly or unwise manner B1 formal

    Acting without good sense or judgment; in a way that shows a lack of intelligence or caution.

    • He foolishly spent all his savings on a lottery ticket.
    • She foolishly believed the stranger's promises.
    • They foolishly ignored the warning signs.

    ruГлупоesde manera tontafrde manière insenséedetörichterweiseptTolamentezh愚蠢地arبحماقة

    Synonyms: absurdlyimprudentlyincautiouslyirrationallyrashlysenselesslysillystupidlyunwisely

    Antonyms: astutelyjudiciouslyprudentlysagaciouslysensiblyshrewdlywisely

  2. In a naive or gullible way B2 formal

    Acting in a way that shows a lack of experience or understanding, often leading to being tricked.

    • He foolishly trusted the online scammer.
    • She foolishly gave away her personal information.
    • They foolishly thought the deal was too good to be true.

    ruНаивноesde manera ingenua o crédulafrDe façon naïvedeNaivptIngenuamentezh天真地arبسذاجة

    Synonyms: credulouslyinnocentlynaivelytrustinglyunsuspectingly

  • more foolishly comparative form
  • most foolishly superlative form