Definitions
- Referring to a foolish or impractical action or decision. - Talking about a lack of good judgment or common sense. - Describing an act that is considered unwise or reckless.
- Referring to a lack of intelligence or mental capacity. - Talking about a person's inability to understand or learn things quickly. - Describing an action or decision that is considered foolish or unwise due to a lack of knowledge or understanding.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to actions or decisions that are considered foolish or unwise.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of good judgment or common sense.
- 3Both words can be used to describe negative traits or behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Stupidity suggests a greater degree of lack of intelligence or mental capacity than folly.
- 2Connotation: Folly has a more lighthearted and less offensive connotation than stupidity, which can be seen as insulting or derogatory.
- 3Scope: Folly is often used to describe a specific action or decision, while stupidity can be used to describe a person's overall lack of intelligence or mental capacity.
- 4Usage: Folly is more commonly used in literature or formal writing, while stupidity is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Folly and stupidity both refer to actions or decisions that are considered foolish or unwise. However, folly suggests a lack of good judgment or common sense, while stupidity suggests a greater degree of lack of intelligence or mental capacity. Additionally, folly has a more lighthearted connotation and is often used to describe a specific action or decision, while stupidity can be seen as insulting and is used to describe a person's overall lack of intelligence or mental capacity.
