Synonyms:
foolishly, unwisely
Meaning: without good sense or judgment; "He acted foolishly when he agreed to come"
Usage examples
"Nay, now you talk foolishly!
"I did not want to agree to this, but they insisted, and I gave in, foolishly perhaps.
"Don't be angry with me, Rodya, for welcoming you so foolishly with tears: I am laughing not crying.
I thought, rather foolishly, that Weena might help me to interpret this, but I only learned that the bare idea of writing had never entered her head.
It is not from works that we are set free by the faith of Christ, but from the belief in works, that is from foolishly presuming to seek justification through works.
The worker finds division of labor existing as a social institution and, according as he adapts himself to it wisely or foolishly, it increases more or less his efficiency.
"As I am speaking of poetry, it will not be amiss to touch slightly upon the most singular heresy in its modern history-the heresy of what is called, very foolishly, the Lake School.
Wherefore now obey my counsel, if indeed with prudent mind and reverencing the blessed gods ye pursue your way; and perish not foolishly by a self-sought death, or rush on following the guidance of youth.