Definitions and Examples of foolish, unwise, ignorant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.
Example
It would be foolish to go hiking in the mountains without proper gear.
Not showing good judgment or prudence; imprudent.
Example
It is unwise to invest all your money in one stock.
ignorant
Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.
Example
He was ignorant of the fact that the concert had been canceled.
Key Differences: foolish vs unwise vs ignorant
- 1Foolish and unwise both describe a lack of good judgment, but foolish implies a greater degree of silliness or absurdity.
- 2Ignorant describes a lack of knowledge or education, rather than a lack of good judgment.
Effective Usage of foolish, unwise, ignorant
- 1Improve Vocabulary: Learn and use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 2Express Opinions: Use these antonyms to express opinions about people, actions, or decisions.
- 3Avoid Offense: Be careful when using these antonyms to avoid offending others.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sapient describe a lack of intelligence, knowledge, or good judgment. Foolish and unwise describe a lack of good judgment, while ignorant describes a lack of knowledge or education. Use these antonyms to improve your vocabulary, express opinions, and avoid offense.