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What is another word for Foolishness? – 124 Foolishness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    absurdity stupidity silliness ridiculousness foolish behavior nonsense idiocy lunacy madness craziness daftness imprudence recklessness thoughtlessness senselessness absurdness illogicalness irrationality unreasonableness mindlessness brainlessness fatuity folly idiocy tomfoolery buffoonery clownishness asininity fatuousness inanity puerility childishness immaturity frivolity frivolousness ridiculous behavior

    Meaning of Foolishness

    The state or quality of being foolish, lacking good sense or judgment

    Definitions

    • Absurd or ridiculous behavior or talk
    • Lack of good sense or judgment, resulting in silly or ill-conceived actions

    Example Uses

    • The foolishness of the decision was clear in hindsight, as it led to a series of unfortunate events
    • Her foolishness in investing all her money in a dubious scheme resulted in significant financial losses
    • The foolishness of the comedy show had the audience in stitches, with its absurd characters and ridiculous plot

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    prudence wisdom intelligence sensibility rationality sanity soundness judiciousness discernment sagacity astuteness shrewdness cleverness acumen sharpness acuity perspicacity levelheadedness clearheadedness common sense good sense horse sense

    Related Nouns

    folly absurdity stupidity nonsense foolish behavior recklessness thoughtlessness senselessness imprudence mistake error blunder gaffe faux pas misstep mishap calamity disaster catastrophe misfortune misadventure

    Related Verbs

    act foolishly behave foolishly talk nonsense speak absurdly do something silly make a mistake commit a blunder stumble trip fall err slip lapse falter fumble bungle botch miscalculate misjudge

    Related Adjectives

    foolish absurd ridiculous silly nonsensical imprudent reckless thoughtless senseless foolish idiotic daft brainless fatuous frivolous puerile childish immature frivolous silly absurd preposterous laughable comical risible farcical