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foolishness
noun
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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:

sillinessabsurditycrazinesstraitirresponsibilityweaknessmadnessinsanitylunacysimplicity
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Antonyms for foolishness:

acumenwisdomdepthactionbrightnessastutenesssmartnesssenseelegancetalent
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