foolishness

[foo-lish-nis] / ˈfu lɪʃ nɪs /

NOUN

idiocy, nonsense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurdity bunk craziness folly indiscretion insanity irrationality irresponsibility lunacy rubbish silliness stupidity

STRONG

absurdness claptrap foolery impracticality imprudence inanity insensibility mistake poppycock senselessness tommyrot twaddle unwiseness weakness

WEAK

carrying-on dumb trick fool trick horse feathers ludicrousness preposterousness unreasonableness witlessness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

judgment sense wisdom

WEAK

care carefulness caution circumspection prudence seriousness thoughtfulness wiseness

Example Sentences

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Still, foolishness can sometimes bring good results; there are good results here, and some less than good.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Mr. Clooney has never had a better role, and he burrows deeply into it with a self-interrogating combination of narcissism, foolishness, bravado and charisma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

The Lakers were, again, the Lakers — the version from early this season that made optimism seem nothing like foolishness.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

It's that time of the year again - the annual act of foolishness in which I try to predict the outcome of the 2024-25 season for all 20 Premier League clubs.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

“Went and watched. It all seems foolishness to me.”

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

foolishness

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