foolishness

fool-ish-ness · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The quality or state of being foolish; lack of good sense or judgment.

  2. 2.

    Foolish behavior, actions, or ideas.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the foolishness of youth — the tendency of young people to act unwisely
  • •
    sheer foolishness — complete and utter stupidity
  • •
    no more foolishness — a demand to stop acting silly

Related words

Antonyms: intelligence, prudence, sensibility, wisdom
See also: folly, fool, foolish
Synonyms: absurdity, folly, idiocy, silliness, stupidity

Etymology

From Middle English, formed from foolish + the abstract noun suffix -ness. Ultimately from Old French fol ("fool").