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Meaning of fool to oneself | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who knowingly makes a decision or takes an action that is to their own disadvantage.

Examples

“By swimming, drunk, late at night and alone, he was being a fool to himself.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

fool-heartedness fool-saint fool's bargain fool's cap fool's errand fool's fool