Insensata (en. Foolish)

/in.senˈsa.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who acts without good sense or rationality.
Her decision was foolish and led her to problems.
Su decisión fue insensata y la llevó a problemas.
One who demonstrates a lack of judgment when acting.
The way she spends her money is foolish.
Es insensata la manera en que gasta su dinero.
Refers to actions that are reckless or rash.
Doing that without planning first is foolish.
Hacer eso sin planear primero es insensato.

Etymology

From Latin 'insensatus', which means 'senseless'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act foolishly
To act in an unreasonable manner.
actuar con insensatez
manifest foolishness
An act or decision that is evidently absurd.
insensatez manifiesta
to do something foolish
To carry out an action that lacks judgment.
hacer algo insensato

Related Words

sensible
Shows sense and prudence.
sensato
foolish
Lacks understanding or judgment.
necio
reckless
Acts without thinking about the consequences.
imprudente

Slang Meanings

A person who does crazy things due to a lack of judgment.
That guy is a fool, he is always getting into trouble.
Ese tipo es un insensato, siempre está metiéndose en problemas.
Refers to something that lacks good sense.
That idea is foolish, it’s not going to work.
Esa idea es insensata, no va a funcionar.