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foolish

fool·ish [ flish ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not sensible: showing, or resulting from, a lack of good sense or judgment
foolish behavior

2. seeming ridiculous: feeling or appearing ridiculous
Wipe that foolish grin off your face!

3. U.S. embarrassed: unsure about the appropriateness of one's actions or speech
I felt foolish with everyone watching.

4. unimportant: lacking importance or substance
a foolish little worry


fool·ish·ly adverb
fool·ish·ness noun
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