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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.


SIMPLE

He spent all his money foolishly on a new car.

CONTEXTUAL

She foolishly ignored the weather warning and went for a long hike in the mountains during the storm.

COMPLEX

The company foolishly expanded its operations too quickly without securing enough capital, leading to a financial collapse that took years to recover from.

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From Middle English folysly, folysschly; equivalent to foolish + -ly.

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