Synonyms for

Foolishness

Verb / ˈfu:lɪʃnʌs / Another word for foolishness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the quality of being foolish or silly

Synonyms & similar words

betise wisdom unwiseness craziness folly madness stupidity imbecility silliness stupidity absurdity irrationality nonsense imprudence recklessness idiocy folly clowning tomfoolery buffoonery jesting joking banter childishness immaturity ridiculousness unwisdom

Example sentences

  1. Her foolishness made her lose the game.
  2. Don't be fooled by their foolishness.
  3. His foolishness led to his downfall.
  4. The foolishness of his actions caused harm to others.
  5. Their foolishness made them the laughing stock of the town.

Quotes

  • 'The foolishness of a fool is his undoing, and his heart rages against the LORD.' - Proverbs 19:3
  • 'We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it.' - Edward R. Murrow
  • 'It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and to forget his own.' - Marcus Tullius Cicero

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