foolish
beginnerA1/ˈfuːlɪʃ/ · fool-ish
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
Meanings
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
اچھا خیال یا فیصلہ نہ کرنے والا؛ بے وقوفی.
احمق
ahmaq
Common Collocations
- foolish behavior
- foolish mistake
- foolish decision
Example Sentences
It was foolish to spend all his savings on a car.
اس کی ساری بچت ایک کار پر خرچ کرنا بے وقوفی تھی.
Is ki saari bachat ek car par kharch karna bewakoofi thi.
She made a foolish mistake by not studying for the exam.
اس نے امتحان کے لیے نہ پڑھ کر ایک بے وقوفی کی غلطی کی.
Us ne imtihan ke liye na parh kar aik bewakoofi ki ghalti ki.
It's foolish to ignore good advice.
اچھے مشورے کو نظرانداز کرنا بےوقوفانہ ہے.
Acha mashwara ko nazarandaaz karna bewakoofana hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'fool' in foolish to remember that it's about poor decisions.
Imagine someone making a silly mistake, like stepping into a puddle.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو عذاب میں ڈالا، وہ بےوقوف ہیں جو ایسا کریں۔
Khud ko azaab mein daala, woh bewakoof hain jo aisa karein.
They are foolish who put themselves in torment.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کا جی چاہے، وہی بے وقوفی کرے.
Jis ka ji chahe, wahi bewakoofi kare.
Whoever wishes, can act foolishly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fōlic" — as a fool; foolish
First known use: 14th century
The term is derived from Old English, which reflects a meaning connected to folly or silliness.