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FOOLISHNESS

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Foolishness.

Foolishness - as a noun

The trait of acting stupidly or rashly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
folly11unwiseness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trait5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of being rash and foolish

Example: "Trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
craziness20folly11madness10

A stupid mistake

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betise8folly11imbecility19stupidity15

Example Sentences

"His foolishness led him to make a series of bad decisions."
"She couldn't believe the foolishness of her friends' wild idea."
"The teacher was exasperated by the childish foolishness of her students."
"His foolishness in trusting a stranger cost him his life savings."
"The comedian's trademark was his playful foolishness on stage."
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Word Game Points

Is FOOLISHNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foolishness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOOLISHNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FOOLISHNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foolishness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOOLISHNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FOOLISHNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foolishness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOOLISHNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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