foolishly

adverb

Definition of foolishlynext
1
as in crazily

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as in unwisely

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Recent Examples of foolishly The Trojans were the ones who foolishly dragged the horse inside their own city, went to sleep, and then got slaughtered when the Greek soldiers climbed out and opened the gates. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 Just as foolishly, Britain has severely hindered production of its North Sea oil and has refused to embrace fracking. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Taxi drivers who foolishly remained nearby shook their heads as the streets only filled up further, boxing them in. — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2026 Scientists, like Dr Obispo, are all too easily purchased by the rich, who will use their discoveries and inventions foolishly. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 Denver’s ban predates even the 1994 federal assault weapons ban that Congressmembers foolishly let expire in 2004. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 Zilis may be a key witness, since Altman foolishly confided in her. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026 Hurley, being Hurley, had to take a dig at folks for suggesting that perhaps his streak would be broken here, who – just as foolishly as leaving out a sticker in the UConn locker room – thought perhaps the Huskies might lose. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 The think tank proposals of this R&D tax would foolishly jeopardize this activity. — Tomas J. Philipson, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foolishly
  1. crazily
  2. unwisely
  3. recklessly
  4. inadequately
  5. rashly
  6. insufficiently
  7. insanely
  8. imprudently
Adverb
  • And when Andreeva hits one of her crazily creative shots and turns to Martínez for praise, she is met with a smile, and maybe some clapping.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 June 2026
  • The scene used one of the film’s funniest visual gags, an apartment so crazily tilted that nobody inside it could stand up straight.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Definition of crazily
Adverb
  • Their retreat quickly spirals into a nightmare when one of the group discovers a book called the Naturom Demonto in the basement, and another unwisely reads aloud from it.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
  • Siobhan and Rekha collaborate to sort Oreos, but Grant spends this entire episode unwisely rushing into things and paying for it, mostly in humiliation.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Definition of unwisely
Adverb
  • He was also found guilty in June of one count each of fleeing a pursuing peace officer’s motor vehicle while driving recklessly, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and driving or taking a vehicle without consent.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple 911 callers reported a black Mercedes SUV colliding with vehicles, being driven recklessly, and engaging in dangerous behaviors toward people in various locations in the city, police said.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of recklessly
Adverb
  • Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation also found that the Prison Rape Elimination Act was inadequately implemented.
    — Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of inadequately
Adverb
  • After rashly stealing a man’s cigarette lighter on the subway, Ingeborg trips while making her getaway, resulting in a tibia fracture that threatens to take her out of commission for months on end.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • No one should approach the AI situation rashly.
    — Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Definition of rashly
Adverb
  • The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Similar ads released in recent months accuse Moulton of being insufficiently progressive compared to Markey, a co-author of the Green New Deal, who’s seeking a third term in the Senate.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of insufficiently
Adverb
  • The day wound down with a stop in the Arts District for a delicious espresso martini and some insanely good Mexican food, followed by a short stop at Ellis Island before closing beers at Stage Door.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh off her insanely on-theme Challengers fashion run, Zendaya stayed winning at the 2024 Met Gala in a stunning Maison Margiela Couture gown that was, quite literally, in full bloom.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of insanely
Adverb
  • That means Edison will be fully reimbursed for the billions of dollars in Eaton fire damages by a state fund that Newsom’s legislation created unless outside parties can prove Edison acted imprudently, negligently or worse.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Raoul's office alleged that Peoples Gas imprudently incurred costs for the work, which are passed on to customers.
    — Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of imprudently

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