Synonyms for
Fool
Definition
A person who lacks good sense or judgement; a silly or stupid person.
Synonyms & similar words
sap
jester
muggins
softtouch
tomfool
puton
putoneacross
foolaway
mark
slang
horsearound
cod
patsy
fritter
foolaround
gull
shoot
saphead
putoneover
fritteraway
mug
chump
fallguy
arsearound
befool
idiot
simpleton
moron
nitwit
imbecile
dunce
clown
jester
buffoon
witless
stupid
dullard
blockhead
numskull
dolt
halfwit
nincompoop
dimwit
lunatic
silly
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- play the fool
- fool around
- fool's errand
- make a fool of
- fool's gold
- wise fool
- fool's paradise
Word family
Usage note
The word 'fool' can be used as a noun to refer to a person, or as a verb meaning to trick or deceive someone. Be mindful of its often harsh and dismissive connotation.
Example sentences
- The jester was the king's fool and entertained everyone with his silly acts.
- Don't be a fool and jump off the roof.
- She felt like a fool after realizing she had left her wallet at home.
- The boy was acting like a fool and broke his mother's vase.
- He played the role of a fool in the school play.
Quotes
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. - Alexander Pope
The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. - William Shakespeare
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. - Abraham Lincoln