nnoun.attributethe trait of acting stupidly or rashlySynset:foolishness unwiseness
Antonyms:wisdom
Derivationally Related Form:foolishunwise
Hypernyms:trait
Inherited Hypernyms:follytraitattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:absurdityasininityfatuityfatuousnessindiscretioninjudiciousnesssilliness
Full Hyponyms:absurdityasininityindiscretion
nnoun.acta stupid mistakeSynset:betise foolishness imbecility stupidity
Hypernyms:error fault mistake
Inherited Hypernyms:stupiditymistakenonaccomplishmentacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.cognitionthe quality of being rash and foolishSynset:craziness foolishness madness
Examples:- trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly
- adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness
Derivationally Related Form:foolishmadcrazy
Hypernyms:stupidity
Inherited Hypernyms:follystupidityinabilitycognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actfoolish or senseless behaviorSynset:craziness foolery indulgence lunacy tomfoolery
Derivationally Related Form:crazylunaticfool
Hypernyms:caper frolic gambol play romp
Inherited Hypernyms:follyplaydiversionactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:buffooneryclowningfrivolityharlequinadejaperymeshugaasmishegaasmishegossprank
Full Hyponyms:buffoonerymeshugaasshtik