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.
Synonyms
absurdity, betise, craziness, extravagance, folly, imbecility, imprudence, indiscretion, irresponsibility, madness, ridiculousness, schmuckiness, stupidity, unwiseness
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 17
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