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foolish Antonyms

Opposite of foolish

Because the opposite of foolish shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking good sense, sound judgment, or foresight; unwise.

Usage Example

"It would be wise to ignore the early warning signs of economic instability."

Strongest
wise
sensible
prudent
judicious
Strong
sagacious
shrewd
rational
astute

• adjective (Context 2)

Feeling or appearing embarrassed, awkward, or ridiculous, especially after making a mistake.

Usage Example

"He felt rather dignified when he realized he had been arguing for the exact same point."

Strongest
dignified
Strong
composed
poised
confident
self-assured

Similar words to foolish

Words similar to foolish shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unwise
imprudent
ill-advised
sheepish
senseless
embarrassed
silly
ridiculous
See all synonyms of foolish

• Nearby Words

foolery
foolhardiness
foolhardy
foolish
foolishly
foolishness
foolproof

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Foolish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/foolish
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