Definitions
- Describing a lack of good judgment or common sense. - Referring to an action or behavior that is unwise or impractical. - Talking about something that is silly or trivial.
- Describing a behavior or action that is extremely stupid or foolish. - Referring to someone who lacks intelligence or common sense. - Talking about something that is absurd or ridiculous.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that lack good judgment or common sense.
- 2Both words are negative in connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to criticize someone's actions or decisions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Idiotic is more extreme and insulting than foolish.
- 2Scope: Idiotic implies a lack of intelligence or common sense, while foolish can refer to a single action or decision.
- 3Connotation: Idiotic is more offensive and derogatory than foolish.
- 4Usage: Foolish is more commonly used in everyday language than idiotic.
- 5Formality: Foolish is more neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while idiotic is more informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings.
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Remember this!
Foolish and idiotic are synonyms that describe actions or behaviors that lack good judgment or common sense. However, idiotic is more extreme and insulting than foolish, implying a lack of intelligence or common sense. Foolish is more neutral and can refer to a single action or decision, while idiotic is more informal and may not be appropriate in formal settings.
