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单词 bêtise
释义

bêtise

noun

bê·​tise bā-ˈtēz How to pronounce bêtise (audio)
plural bêtises bā-ˈtēz How to pronounce bêtise (audio)
1
: an act of foolishness or stupidity
2
: lack of good sense : stupidity

Synonyms

  • absurdity
  • asininity
  • fatuity
  • folly
  • foolery
  • foppery
  • idiocy
  • imbecility
  • inanity
  • insanity
  • lunacy
  • stupidity
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Example Sentences

writing a sequel to a Jane Austen novel must be regarded as a literary bêtise of the highest order

Word History

Etymology

French, from bête idiot, fool, literally, beast

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

bêtise

noun

as in blunder
a foolish act or idea writing a sequel to a Jane Austen novel must be regarded as a literary bêtise of the highest order

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • blunder
  • insanity
  • idiocy
  • absurdity
  • folly
  • stupidity
  • madness
  • foppery
  • foolery
  • shenanigan(s)
  • lunacy
  • inanity
  • imbecility
  • monkeyshine(s)
  • inaneness
  • craziness
  • fatuity
  • asininity
  • nonsense
  • tomfoolery
  • buffoonery
  • foolishness
  • absurdness
  • twaddle
  • witlessness
  • senselessness
  • goof
  • flub
  • drivel
  • howler
  • bungle
  • humbug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • discretion
  • wisdom
  • prudence
  • inspiration
  • forethought
  • sagacity
  • brainstorm
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