Foolish and Wary

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

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Wary is an antonym for foolish.

Nearby Words: fool, foolishness, foolery, foolishly

Wary adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

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Foolish is an antonym for wary in careful topic.

Nearby Words: wariness, warily

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