folly

As nouns the difference between folly and levity

is that folly is foolishness while levity is lightness of manner or speech, frivolity.

Folly is a related term of childishness.

As nouns the difference between folly and childishness

is that folly is while childishness is (uncountable) the state or characteristic of being childish.

Folly is a related term of irresponsibility.

As nouns the difference between folly and irresponsibility

is that folly is while irresponsibility is the character or state of being irresponsible; lack of or freedom from responsibility; want of accountability.

Folly is a synonym of asininity.

As nouns the difference between folly and asininity

is that folly is while asininity is (uncountable) the quality of being asinine; obstinate stupidity.

As a noun folly

is .

As an adjective insane is

exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; mad; deranged in mind; delirious; distracted .

Folly is a related term of wantonness.

As nouns the difference between folly and wantonness

is that folly is while wantonness is (uncountable) the state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior.

As nouns the difference between folly and imbecility

is that folly is foolishness while imbecility is the quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.

Folly is a related term of thoughtlessness.

As nouns the difference between folly and thoughtlessness

is that folly is while thoughtlessness is disregard for other's feelings.

Folly is a synonym of indiscretion.

As nouns the difference between folly and indiscretion

is that folly is while indiscretion is indiscretion.

Flightiness is a related term of folly.

As nouns the difference between flightiness and folly

is that flightiness is the quality of being flighty while folly is .