foolishness meaning and definition

FOOLISHNESS noun

Definition of foolishness (noun)

1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
   • synonyms: folly, unwiseness
   • antonym: wisdom
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"
   • synonyms: craziness, folly, madness
3. a stupid mistake
   • synonyms: betise, folly, imbecility, stupidity