foolishly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière stupide ou irraisonnée ». Décrit des actions ou des décisions manquant de bon sens, de discernement ou de prudence.

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

1. In a silly or unwise mannerB1formal

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

   de manière insensée

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

   Synonymesabsurdlyimprudentlyincautiouslyirrationallyrashlysenselesslysillystupidlyunwisely

   Antonymesastutelyjudiciouslyprudentlysagaciouslysensiblyshrewdlywisely

2. In a naive or gullible wayB2formal

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

   De façon naïve

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

   Synonymescredulouslyinnocentlynaivelytrustinglyunsuspectingly