What does foolishly mean?

Definitions for foolishly
fool·ish·ly

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. foolishly, unwiselyadverb

    without good sense or judgment

    "He acted foolishly when he agreed to come"

Wiktionary

  1. foolishlyadverb

    In a foolish manner.

    He dressed foolishly to entertain the children.

  2. foolishlyadverb

    Without good judgment.

    Foolishly, he had decided that, because a home was the best investment, two homes were even better.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Foolishlyadverb

    Weakly; without understanding. In Scripture, wickedly.

    Etymology: from foolish.

    Although we boast our Winter sun looks bright,
    And foolishly are glad to see it at its height;
    Yet so much sooner comes the long and gloomy night. Jonathan Swift.

ChatGPT

  1. foolishly

    Foolishly refers to doing something in a manner that lacks good sense, judgment or discretion. It involves behaving or acting in a thoughtless, reckless or irresponsible way, often leading to negative or unfavorable outcomes.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Foolishlyadverb

    in a foolish manner

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of foolishly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of foolishly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of foolishly in a Sentence

  1. Marcus Aurelius:

    Either you’re going to be depressed when your wish is not realized or foolishly pleased with yourself if it is, overjoyed for the wrong reasons.

  2. William Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 1 Scene 2, character: Touchstone:

    The more pity, that fools may not speak wisely what wise men do foolishly.

  3. Anatole France:

    It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly.

  4. Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux:

    Some excel in rhyme who reason foolishly.

  5. Baltasar Kormakur:

    There were endless moments of peril or dangerous moments but we didn't put anyone foolishly into danger.

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