Foolishness synonyms and antonyms

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imbecility
Behavior like that of an imbecile; great foolishness or stupidity
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folly
Folly is defined as an act of foolishness or a lack of good sense.
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balderdash
The definition of balderdash is oral or written communication that is silly or dumb.
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wickedness (related)
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unwisdom
Lack of wisdom; unwise conduct or action; ignorance, stupidity. [from 9th c.]
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imprudence
The quality or condition of being unwise or indiscreet.
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stupidity (related)
(Countable) An act that is stupid.
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absurdity
(Uncountable) The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
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drollery
A joke; a funny story.
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silliness
(Uncountable) That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.
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indiscretion
Indiscretion is defined as lack of good judgment with what you say or do.
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bunk
(US) A wooden case or box, which serves for a seat in the daytime and for a bed at night.
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fatuity
Stupidity, esp. complacent stupidity; smug foolishness
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horseplay
Rough or rowdy play that can often result in unintentional physical harm.
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idiocy
Behavior like that of an idiot; great foolishness or stupidity
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ineptitude
The quality of being inept; ineptness.
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insagacity
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insanity
The definition of insanity is having a serious mental illness or being extremely foolish.
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irrationality
An irrational idea, expression, or act.
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lunacy
Great folly or a foolish act
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nonsense
Something foolish.
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puerility
The state, quality, or condition of being childish or puerile
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senselessness
The state of being senseless.
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good-sense (antonym)
Common sense.
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sound judgment (antonym)
idiocy
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caution (antonym)
Prudence or restraint in action or decision:
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care (antonym)
A cause of such a mental state
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prudence (antonym)
Careful management; economy
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carefulness (antonym)
The state of being careful.
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wiseness (antonym)
The state, quality, or measure of being wise; wisdom.
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sense (antonym)
Judgment; consensus:
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seriousness (antonym)
The state or quality of being serious.
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foolery
Foolish behavior or a foolish action
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madness
Great folly:
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tomfoolery
Foolish behaviour
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zaniness
The state or condition of being zany.
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craziness
(Uncountable) The state of being broken in mind; imbecility or weakness of intellect; derangement.
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ability (related)
(Countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17 th century.]
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betise
A stupid or foolish act or remark.
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unwiseness
The quality of being unwise.
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urdummheit
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slackmindedness
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unintellectuality
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faithlessness (related)
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unbelief (related)
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idolatry (related)
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meanness (related)
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ingratitude (related)
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carnality (related)
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impiety (related)
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baseness (related)
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weakness
(Countable) An inadequate quality; fault
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Foolishness Sentence Examples

  • He'd put a stop to this foolishness.

  • We did it just out of foolishness.

  • There was no room for vandals and foolishness.

  • It provides freedom and invites the impulse to engage in foolishness.

  • I considered taking the chance of phoning from the comfort of my apartment but realized the foolishness of taking such a chance.

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