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FOOLISHNESS

\fˈuːlɪʃnəs], \fˈuːlɪʃnəs], \f_ˈuː_l_ɪ_ʃ_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of FOOLISHNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Want of wisdom or judgment.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The quality or condition of being foolish; folly;â€”a foolish practice;â€”deviation from right; wickedness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Folly, want of understanding; foolish practice, actual deviation from the right.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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