folly

noun
UK: /ˈfɒl.i/
US: /ˈfɑː.li/

  1. A lack of good sense or judgment; a foolish action, idea, or way of behaving.

    1. It would be a folly to sell the house now
    2. Many thought that building such a large stadium was an act of folly.

  2. Something that seems stupid or that is a waste of money.

    1. Spending all that money on clothes is a folly.
    2. He regards nuclear weapons as the ultimate folly of our age.

Synonyms

stupidity idiocy absurdity imprudence foolishness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "folly" in English means: A lack of good sense or judgment; a foolish action, idea, or way of behaving., Something that seems stupid or that is a waste of money..

The phonetic transcription of "folly" is /ˈfɒl.i/ in British English and /ˈfɑː.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "folly": stupidity, idiocy, absurdity, imprudence, foolishness.

Example usage of "folly": "It would be a folly to sell the house now". More examples on the page.