foolishness

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Noun

foolishness

1. (uncountable) The state of being foolish.
2. (countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.

Synonyms

• imprudence, folly
• extravagance, irresponsibility
• indiscretion, absurdity
• ridiculousness
• stupidity

Antonyms

• wisdom

Related terms

• fool

Translations

• French: folie, sottise, déraison
• German: Torheit, Dummheit, Tölpelhaftigkeit, Narrheit, Narrentum (rare), Unverstand
• Italian: sciocchezza, stupidità, pazzia
• Portuguese: tolice
• Russian: глу́пость

Translations

• French: folie, sottise, bêtise
• German: Dummheit
• Italian: sciocchezza, stupidità
• Portuguese: tolice
• Russian: глу́пость
• Spanish: sandez, tontería

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