Definition of FOOLISHNESS

foolishness

Meanings

Plural: foolishnesses

Noun

  • the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  • the quality of being rash and foolish
    • "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
  • a stupid mistake
  • The state of being foolish.
  • A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English folishnesse, follissnesse, equivalent to foolish + -ness.

Antonyms

wisdom

Scrabble Score: 17

foolishness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
foolishness is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
foolishness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

foolishness is a valid Words With Friends word