Foolish
Foolish adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Serious
Serious adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Usage example: I'm serious when I say that no one should be walking in that neighborhood at night
Nearby Words: seriously, seriousness
Both words in one sentence
- Inverted to a degree, in that Ignatius himself is very foolish and has some serious Mommy Issues.
Source: Surrounded by Idiots - Both sides here have points that must be taken seriously if one is a serious Catholic, but there is a tendency among outsiders and less-serious Catholics to conflate this debate with the more foolish points.
- Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling: Out of the Taunt twins, Hedy Taunt is the serious and responsible one, and Heidi Taunt is the bubbly and foolish one.
Source: Literature / DoubleShot
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