Meaning
Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Inherited from Middle English folie, from Old French folie (“madness”), from the adjective fol (“mad, insane”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
foolishnessunwisenessstupiditybetiseimbecilitycrazinessmadnessfoolerytomfoolerylunacy
Antonyms
wisdom
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: