Foolish and Prudent

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Foolish adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: a foolish scheme that was supposed to make us all rich

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Prudent is an antonym for foolish in topics: unwise, nonsensical.

Nearby Words: fool, foolishness, foolery, foolishly

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

Usage example: her calm response was very prudent under the circumstances

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Foolish is an antonym for prudent in topics: wise, unwise.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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