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Folly vs Foolishness - What's the difference?

folly | foolishness | Synonyms |

Foolishness is a synonym of folly.



As nouns the difference between folly and foolishness

is that folly is foolishness while foolishness is the state of being foolish.

folly

English

Noun

(follies)
  • .
    • This is a war of folly .
  • Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.
    • The purchase of Alaska from Russia was termed Seward's folly.
  • A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.
    • A luncheonette in the shape of a coffee cup is particularly conspicuous, as is intended of an architectural duck or folly .
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    • Related terms

    * fool * foolery * foolish

    foolishness

    English

    (wikipedia foolishness)

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being foolish.
  • (countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.

    • Synonyms

    * imprudence, folly * extravagance, irresponsibility * indiscretion, absurdity * ridiculousness * stupidity

    Antonyms

    * wisdom

    Related terms

    * fool