foolishness
nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈfuːlɪʃnəs//
The state of being foolish.
noun
- 1
The state of being foolish.
- 2
A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.
Etymology
From Middle English folishnesse, follissnesse, equivalent to foolish + -ness.
Forms
- plural
- foolishnesses
Fool · A surname.fooling · The act of one who fools; foolish behaviour.foolish · Lacking good sense or judgement as a general trait; unwise;…
foolishness · The state of being foolish.
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