Foolishness (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The trait of acting stupidly or rashly.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Folly
• Unwiseness

Hypernyms

• Trait

Hyponyms

• Indiscretion
• Fatuousness
• Absurdity
• Silliness
• Asininity

Related Words

• Foolish (adjective)

Meaning ²

The quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Folly
• Madness
• Craziness

Hypernyms

• Stupidity

Related Words

• Foolish (adjective)

Meaning ³

A stupid mistake.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Stupidity
• Betise
• Folly
• Imbecility

Hypernyms

• Mistake
• Error
• Fault