Adjective

(en-adj)

Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

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*:As a political system democracy seems to me extraordinarily foolish , but I would not go out of my way to protest against it. My servant is, so far as I am concerned, welcome to as many votes as he can get. I would very gladly make mine over to him if I could.

Resembling or characteristic of a fool.

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*(Aeschylus)

*:It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish .

Adjective

(en-adj)

Strained; tightly drawn.

Strict, very close or earnest.

Extreme in degree; excessive.

Extreme in size or strength.

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Stressful and tiring.

Very severe.