foolishness
nounHow many syllables in foolishness?
There are 3 syllables in the word foolishness.Divide foolishness into syllables:
fool · ish · ness
How to pronounce foolishness:
Definition of foolishness:
- foolishness (noun):
- foolish behavior
- foolish or pretentious talk
- the trait of acting stupidly or rashly.
Synonyms for foolishness:
absurdity
asininity
balminess
betise
brainlessness
bêtise
craziness
daftness
dippiness
dottiness
dulness
fatuity
fatuousness
folly
foolhardiness
idiocy
imbecility
imprudence
inanity
indiscretion
injudiciousness
insanity
irresponsibility
lunacy
madness
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Antonyms for foolishness:
ability
action
acumen
astuteness
braininess
brightness
brilliance
canniness
cleverness
depth
elegance
genius
intelligence
interest
inventiveness
judgement
judgment
keenness
liveliness
mental acuity
mental agility
mindfulness
perceptiveness
quick-wittedness
quickness
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Other 3-syllable words like foolishness
Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like foolishness does.
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- hastening
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- coalesced
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- creamiest
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- refection
- surmounted
- amorous
- apprehend
- crunchiness
- firewood
- inanely
- travelling
- attracted
- effulgence
- subsidize
- beliers
- injustice
- produces
- squeamish
- twenty-one
- zealously
- coincided
- mafia
- messenger
- mismatched
- schematize
- squealing
- unconcern
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