foolishly
adverb/ˈfuːlɪʃli/
Frequency rank: #13,565 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows a lack of good sense or judgment; stupidly.
Example sentence
He foolishly left his umbrella at home on the rainiest day of the year.
Synonyms & related words
- stupidly
- recklessly
- unwisely
- carelessly
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