Batty, absurd, and barmy are all synonyms for foolish. Sensible and wise are antonyms of foolish. And here are 61 another word for foolish.
The adjective "foolish" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 3 synonyms with 4 letters, 10 synonyms with 5 letters, 5 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 10 synonyms with 9 letters, 6 synonyms with 10 letters, 5 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, and 4 synonyms with 13 letters, for a total of 59 synonyms for foolish.
That was a foolish decision to make.
He felt foolish after realizing his mistake.
It’s foolish to ignore the warning signs.
She made a foolish comment during the meeting.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Childish | Mature, sophisticated | Childlike, youthful |
| Stylish | Unfashionable, dowdy | Fashionable, modish |
| Fool | Genius, sage | Idiot, halfwit |
| Polite | Rude, impolite | Well mannered, civil |
| Policy | Anarchy, disorder | Plans, strategy |
| Accomplished | Unaccomplished, unsuccessful | Expert, skilled |
| List | Ignore, exclude | Catalogue, inventory |
| Realistic | Unrealistic, idealistic, impracticable | Practical, pragmatic |
| Solid | Liquid, gaseous | Hard, rock-hard |
| Punishment | Reward, mercy | Penalizing, punishing |
| Holistic | Fragmented, reductionist | Comprehensive, integrated |
| Tool | Obstacle, impediment | Implement, instrument |
| Selfish | Unselfish, selfless, altruistic, considerate, generous | Egocentric, egotistic |
| Food | Feast, famine | Nourishment, sustenance |
| Establish | Disband, demolish | Set up, start |
| Established | Unfamiliar, unknown | Accepted, traditional |
| Cool | Warm, hot | Chilly, cold |
| Tools | Obstacles, instruments | Instruments, devices |