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 folly folly /ˈfɑːli/

noun

  1. () The trait of acting stupidly or rashly  ( unwiseness , folly , foolishness )
    the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
  2. () A stupid mistake  ( betise , foolishness , imbecility , folly , stupidity , bêtise )
    a stupid mistake
  3. Foolish or senseless behavior  ( craziness , folly , foolery , indulgence , lunacy , tomfoolery )
    foolish or senseless behavior
  4. The quality of being rash and foolish  ( craziness , folly , foolishness , madness , nuttiness [Informal] )
    the quality of being rash and foolish
     Trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly
    trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly
     Adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness
    adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness