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"Foolish" vs. "idiotic": a tale of two blunders
Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 00:13English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "foolish" and "idiotic" describe a lack of good sense or judgment.
What is different?
"Foolish" is often considered less offensive and can imply harmlessness or innocence, while "idiotic" is more derogatory and suggests a more severe lack of intelligence or sense.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Foolish- It was foolish of me to forget my keys.
- She made a foolish decision by not studying for the test.
- His plan to drive without a map was idiotic.
- It was idiotic to ignore the warning signs.
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