Common sense and Folly
Opposite meaning terms
Common sense
Common sense noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Folly is an antonym for common sense.
Folly
Folly noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: enough of this folly about moving to the Australian outback
Common sense is an antonym for folly.
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