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foolishness

[ˈfuːlɪʃnəs]

foolishness Definition

the state of being unwise, silly, or lacking good sense.

Using foolishness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foolishness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His foolishness cost him his job.

  • Example

    The foolishness of their actions was apparent to everyone.

  • Example

    I regret the foolishness of my youth.

  • Example

    Her foolishness in trusting him led to her downfall.

foolishness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for foolishness

Antonyms for foolishness

Idioms Using foolishness

  • to behave in a way that makes oneself look stupid or ridiculous

    Example

    He made a fool of himself by trying to impress his boss with a joke that fell flat.

  • fool's errand

    a task or mission that is pointless or has no chance of success

    Example

    Trying to convince him to change his mind is a fool's errand; he's too stubborn to listen.

  • play the fool

    to act silly or foolish, often for the amusement of others

    Example

    He likes to play the fool at parties, telling jokes and doing impressions to make people laugh.

Phrases with foolishness

  • an action that is unwise, silly, or lacking good sense

    Example

    His decision to quit his job without another one lined up was an act of foolishness.

  • a pair of words that are synonyms for each other and denote a lack of good sense or judgement

    Example

    The company's decision to invest in a failing business was both folly and foolishness.

  • to mock or ridicule someone for their lack of good sense or judgement

    Example

    She couldn't help but laugh at his foolishness when he tried to fix the car with a hammer.

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Summary: foolishness in Brief

The term 'foolishness' [ˈfuːlɪʃnəs] refers to the state of being unwise, silly, or lacking good sense. It can be exemplified by actions like quitting a job without another one lined up or trusting someone who is untrustworthy. Phrases like 'make a fool of oneself' and 'fool's errand' denote situations where foolishness is on display, while 'play the fool' implies acting silly or foolish for amusement.