foolishly
adv. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfuɫɪʃɫi// UK //fˈuːlɪʃli// fool·ish·ly
adv. in a way that shows you are not thinking clearly or making good choices. You use this when someone does something that is likely to cause problems or embarrassment.
adv. in a manner that demonstrates a lack of good judgment or wisdom. Often used to describe actions that lead to negative consequences or social disapproval.
He spent all his money foolishly on a new car.
She foolishly ignored the weather warning and went for a long hike in the mountains during the storm.
The company foolishly expanded its operations too quickly without securing enough capital, leading to a financial collapse that took years to recover from.
From Middle English folysly, folysschly; equivalent to foolish + -ly.