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Insanity vs Foolishness - What's the difference?

insanity | foolishness |

As nouns the difference between insanity and foolishness

is that insanity is the state of being insane; madness while foolishness is (uncountable) the state of being foolish.

insanity

Noun

  • The state of being insane; madness.
  • Antonyms

    * sanity

    Synonyms

    * See also

    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