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No, but it is more a matter of degree. Doing something "unwise" may be either ill-advised or done against one's better judgment. To rise to the level of "foolish" requires that it be senseless, or perverse, or completely pointless, or heedless of advice and the possible consequences.
Examples:
"It was unwise to try to cage the alligator without our equipment, but we were running out of daylight."
"Running against the popular incumbent may have been unwise, but it was not completely futile."
"It was foolish to lie to the police when they already had video evidence."
"He took a foolish risk and was fortunate that it did not end in his death."
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What is another name for a unwise person?
a fool
What is the parallel between the suitors on Ithaka and the men with Odysseus?
The suitors at Ithaka were unwise beasts, wild animas who did what ever it took to get what they wanted (penelope) and didn't succeed. Odysseus' men were wild, foolish beasts who fell for lots of tricks on their journey, (just like the suitors) and didn't get what the sought so hard to get.. they didn't get home. They tried and failed. Just like the suitors.
How do the suitors respond to the newly confident telemachus?
the suitors respect his choice, but at the same time think that it is foolish to set out to find a man that is presumed dead
Is noble an antonym of foolish?
no
Is foolish a character trait?
yes
What is another word for unwise?
unwise - foolish
What the opposite of the word wise?
unwise foolish.
Another word for unwise or foolish with 11 letters?
injudicious, nonsensical
What is a synonym for foolish?
Unwise , imprudent , indiscreet , idiotic , silly , ridiculous ,
What is antonym of foolish?
unwise, silly, absurd, rash, senseless, foolhardy, ill-judged, imprudent
What is an example of a sentence using the word unwise?
In honor and memory of Kwai Chang Caine: "You are foolish and unwise Grasshopper; you will not leave until you can take the stones from my hand."
What is the synonym of foolish?
unwise, silly, absurd, rash, senseless, foolhardy, ill-judged, imprudent
What is an antonym for wise?
For an incorrect action, or decision, it could be "unwise." For a person or an impetuous act, it could be "foolish."
What word means the opposite of wise?
There are several antonyms to "wise", they include foolish, ignorant, stupid, unintelligent, unreasonable & unwise
What is the opposite of the word wise?
Since 'wise' means to display proper judgement and having the power to discern what's right, the opposite would be 'foolish' which means to lack forethought or sense. Other opposite words could include: unwise, absurd or stupid.
How do you say a phrase for unintentional stupidity?
foolish1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment; silly: foolish remarks.2. Resulting from stupidity or misinformation; unwise: a foolish decision.3. Arousing laughter; absurd or ridiculous: a foolish grin.4. Immoderate or stubborn; unreasonable: foolish pride; foolish love.5. Embarrassed; abashed: I feel foolish telling you this.6. Insignificant; trivial: spent all their money on foolish little knickknacks.
What is the synonym for silly?
Absurd, giddy, foolish, vacuous, unintelligent, childish, fatuous, immature, pointless, meaningless, idiotic, unwise, stupid, simple, puerile...
