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Foolishness vs Preposterousness - What's the difference?

foolishness | preposterousness | Synonyms |

Foolishness is a synonym of preposterousness.


As nouns the difference between foolishness and preposterousness

is that foolishness is (uncountable) the state of being foolish while preposterousness is the quality of being preposterous.

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

    preposterousness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The quality of being preposterous.