1. Noun
The state of being foolish; want of good sense; levity, weakness, or derangement of mind.
2. Noun
A foolish act; an inconsiderate or thoughtless procedure; weak or light-minded conduct; foolery.
3. Noun
Scandalous crime; sin; specifically, as applied to a woman, wantonness.
4. Noun
The result of a foolish action or enterprise.
5. Noun
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"
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6. Noun
a stupid mistake
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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