folly (n.)

  1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

    [ Syn: foolishness , unwiseness ]

  2. a stupid mistake

    [ Syn: stupidity , betise , foolishness , imbecility ]

  3. the quality of being rash and foolish; trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly; adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness

    [ Syn: foolishness , craziness , madness ]

  4. foolish or senseless behavior

    [ Syn: foolery , tomfoolery , craziness , lunacy , indulgence ]

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