foolishness (Meaning)
foolishness (n)
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
the quality of being rash and foolish
a stupid mistake
foolishness (n.)
The quality of being foolish.
A foolish practice; an absurdity.
Synonyms & Antonyms of foolishness
foolishness Sentence Examples
- The foolishness of the prince's decision to conquer a distant land without securing his borders led to his downfall.
- Their reckless pursuit of wealth at the expense of the environment was a monumental foolishness that endangered future generations.
- The foolish decision to cross the treacherous river during a storm resulted in the loss of several lives.
- The politician's foolish remarks were met with widespread condemnation, tarnishing his reputation.
- The folly of believing that the economy could grow indefinitely led to a financial collapse.
- The foolishness of the gambler who bet everything on a single spin of the roulette wheel was a harsh lesson in the dangers of recklessness.
- The foolishness of the young couple who skipped school to go joyriding ended in a tragic accident.
- The foolishness of the scientist who ignored safety protocols during an experiment led to a laboratory explosion.
- The foolishness of the thief who targeted the police station was a surefire way to get caught.
- The foolish assumption that the weather would stay fair all day ruined their plans for an outdoor picnic.
FAQs About the word foolishness
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly, the quality of being rash and foolish, a stupid mistakeThe quality of being foolish., A foolish practice; an absurdity.
craziness,insanity, unwisdom, simplicity, madness, absurdity, nuttiness, balminess, preposterousness, stupidity
prudence, rationality, sagacity, sagacity, rationality, soundness, validity,wisdom, sanity, soundness
The foolishness of the prince's decision to conquer a distant land without securing his borders led to his downfall.
Their reckless pursuit of wealth at the expense of the environment was a monumental foolishness that endangered future generations.
The foolish decision to cross the treacherous river during a storm resulted in the loss of several lives.
The politician's foolish remarks were met with widespread condemnation, tarnishing his reputation.
