noun
1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly (Freq. 2)
• Syn: ↑folly, ↑unwiseness
• Derivationally related forms: ↑unwise (for: ↑unwiseness), ↑foolish
• Hypernyms: ↑trait
• Hyponyms:
2. the quality of being rash and foolish
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trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly
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adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness
• Hypernyms: ↑stupidity
3. a stupid mistake
• Syn: ↑stupidity, ↑betise, ↑folly, ↑imbecility
Useful english dictionary. 2012.