Synonyms of fool's errand
5 similar words
Another word for fool's errand is idiot's errand. Other synonyms of fool's errand are lost errand, sleeveless errand, wild-goose chase and snipe hunt.
Synonyms and similar words for fool's errand
nounA foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to...
- idiot's errandSynonym of fool's errand.
- lost errandSynonym of fool's errand.
- sleeveless errandSynonym of fool's errand.
- wild-goose chaseA futile search, a fruitless errand; a useless and often lengthy task whose execution is inordinately complex relative...
nounSuch an undertaking, assigned as a prank.
- snipe huntA prank in which a gullible victim is sent off on a fruitless search for a nonexistent item.
Meaning of fool's errand
- noun A foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
- noun Such an undertaking, assigned as a prank.
Questions about synonyms of fool's errand
- What is another word for fool's errand?
- Fool's errand has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as idiot's errand, lost errand, sleeveless errand, wild-goose chase and snipe hunt.
- What does fool's errand mean?
- Fool's errand means a foolish undertaking, especially one that is purposeless, fruitless, nonsensical, or certain to fail.
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