Synonyms for

Fools

Noun / fu:lz / Another word for fools — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fools are people who act silly or make bad decisions.

Synonyms & similar words

tomfool dissipate gull saphead fritter fool jester sap sucker slang patsy shoot dupe cod chump muggins mug mark befool idiots simpletons buffoons clowns jesters jokers dunces blockheads nincompoops numbskulls morons imbeciles dullards dimwits stupid unwise witless dumb silly goofy

Synonyms by register

Formal

idiots imbeciles dolts simpletons

Informal

dummies morons numbskulls bozos

Literary

buffoons jacks ninnies

Antonyms

wise sages prudent astute shrewd sensible

Common collocations

  • play the fool
  • make a fool of
  • wise men and fools
  • fools rush in
  • fools gold
  • for a fool

Word family

noun fool
verb fool
adjective foolish
adverb foolishly

Usage note

The word 'fools' is the plural form of 'fool'. It can refer to people who lack good sense or judgment, or it can be used playfully to describe someone acting silly.

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Example sentences

  1. The class clown was always making the other students laugh with his foolish jokes.
  2. Don't be a fool and stay up too late before a big test.
  3. The prankster thought it would be funny to put salt in the sugar jar, but it just made him look like a fool.
  4. He felt foolish wearing a hat to the indoor party.
  5. She realized she had been a fool to trust him after he broke her heart.

Quotes

  • The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. - William Shakespeare
  • Any fool can know. The point is to understand. - Albert Einstein
  • The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year. - Mark Twain

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