I've always known them to be the same terminology, but some people say there's a difference.
2006-09-12 08:54:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Stupid is not knowing enough, think of it more like judging quantity of intelligence.
Foolish is the ability to take what you know and make good decisions. Think of this as the Qualitative application of intelligence. Even smart people can be foolish.
2006-09-12 09:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by sirade1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sementics... there is a very little difference between the two,
Stupid is a person who has a brain but he doesn't use it and thus does not act wisely.
Foolish is a person whose brain doesn't work properly, and he has no choice, thus, he acts unwisely.
An example will explain it.
G.W. Bush is stupid, he has a brain which he never uses. Instead of using his brain he uses that of Donald, Cheney and other neo-cons. American hegemony and its capture of the oil resources proves that at least he has a Brain, which loves America, but is not properly used to do the right things for America.
Tony Blair is foolish, his brain doesn't work properly, thats the reason why is he following Bush blindly. As his brain doesn't work properly he is doing nothing to help Brits but bringing troubles to home, like 7/7.
2006-09-12 16:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Yawar Abbas 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stupid is actually a Bible word that means "not deserving of life"
Foolish is a word that means play the fool, or cheat. I guess in common usage a fool is someone who takes foolish ways to get things done...tries to do things in a way that most people would agree was impractical.
2006-09-12 16:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by partout250 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From Answers.com -
Stupid:
Slow to learn or understand; obtuse.
Tending to make poor decisions or careless mistakes.
Marked by a lack of intelligence or care; foolish or careless: a stupid mistake.
Foolish:
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of good sense or judgment; silly: foolish remarks.
Resulting from stupidity or misinformation; unwise: a foolish decision.
Seems kinda stupid, but I think it is foolish to ask this question...as they apparently are both the same sort of *dumb* thing!
2006-09-12 16:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by docscholl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
stupid is when you know better, and you insist on doing the wrong thing, and foolish is a personality trait where stupid actions are repeated for the purpose of attention: a fool is only a fool if there are people who care about it.
2006-09-12 16:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by tecsklls9 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes there's a difference - you can be bright but very foolish say in your actions or choice of someone or thing. Stupid is someone who is usually ignorant of someone or thing based on either their lack of knowledge or low iq
2006-09-12 16:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foolish can involve stupidity, but can also involve making a mistake. Stupidity is more exact.
2006-09-12 15:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
stupid implies limited cognitive capability.
foolish implies a premature conclusion on a given event, and actions that match or compound that mistake.
2006-09-12 16:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by niwriffej 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is no difference between the two labels of personality. Generally unintelligent or careless person.
2006-09-12 17:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by ol's one 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stupid = not real bright
Foolish = Your bright enough, just make poor choices.
2006-09-12 15:56:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋