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Unwise vs Foolishness - What's the difference?

unwise | foolishness |

As an adjective unwise

is not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.

As a noun foolishness is

(uncountable) the state of being foolish.

unwise

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Not wise; defective in wisdom; injudicious; indiscreet; foolish.
    • unwise''' man; '''unwise''' kings; '''unwise measures

    Antonyms

    * wise

    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