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"Foolish" vs. "idiotic": a tale of two blunders

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 01/10/2024, 00:13
English.me team member
Foolish and idiotic. What's the difference?

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?

Internet search results for foolish) and idiotic

Examples of usage

Foolish
  • It was foolish of me to forget my keys.
  • She made a foolish decision by not studying for the test.
Idiotic
  • His plan to drive without a map was idiotic.
  • It was idiotic to ignore the warning signs.

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