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Ignorance vs Foolishness - What's the difference?

ignorance | foolishness |

As a proper noun ignorance

is a personification of ignorance.

As a noun foolishness is

(uncountable) the state of being foolish.

ignorance

English

(wikipedia ignorance) ("ignorance on Wikiquote")

Alternative forms

* ignoraunce

Noun

  • The condition of being uninformed or uneducated. Lack of knowledge or information.

    • Derived terms

    * ignorant * willful ignorance * ignorance is bliss

    Synonyms

    * unawareness * blindness

    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