folly
Example Sentences
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There are always dissidents, but it took a pair of Israeli psychologists—Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky—to finally make it impossible for economists to ignore human folly.
When, in a long history of folly and shame, has mankind ever exhibited these qualities?
Head made that view look folly and with his second century, he has now landed a definitive blow.
From BBC
The follies of the living were more than enough to keep him occupied.
As Elmire, Ms. Gray has a gentle radiance and tolerant air of affection for her husband’s folly.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
