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- [foo-lish]
- /ˈfu lɪʃ/
- /ˈfuːlɪʃnɪs/
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- /ˈfu lɪʃ/
Definitions of foolishness word
- adjective foolishness resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech. 1
- adjective foolishness lacking forethought or caution. 1
- adjective foolishness trifling, insignificant, or paltry. 1
- noun foolishness Lack of good sense or judgment; stupidity. 1
- noun foolishness (Uncountable Noun) The state of being foolish. 0
- noun foolishness (Countable Noun) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity. 0
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Origin of foolishness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, foolish is from the Middle English word folish, foolish. See fool1, -ish1
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Parts of speech for Foolishness
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foolishness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foolishness
noun foolishness
- irrationality — the quality or condition of being irrational.
- silliness — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- craziness — mentally deranged; demented; insane.
- lunacy — insanity; mental disorder.
- bunk — A bunk is a bed that is fixed to a wall, especially in a ship or caravan.
adjective foolishness
- injudicious — not judicious; showing lack of judgment; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet: an injudicious decision.
- rashness — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
Antonyms for foolishness
noun foolishness
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- circumspection — Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks.
- thoughtfulness — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
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