Foolish and Staid

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

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Staid is an antonym for foolish.

Nearby Words: fool, foolishness, foolery, foolishly

Staid adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: everyone was surprised by the racy joke from the usually staid professor

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Foolish is an antonym for staid.

Nearby Word: staidly

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