foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/adjective 3forms 4phrases 1 adjective3 •(of a person) often making silly choices because they do not think carefullyHis wife and the neighbours lamented over his strange conduct, his dullness and melancholy, and began to think that he was grown foolish. — 1828 •Not based on good sense or judgement; as a fool would do or conclude. •Resembling or characteristic of a fool. formsfoolisher · more foolish · foolishest · most foolish Phrases with foolish penny wise and pound foolishPrudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.