Foolishness and Gumption

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Foolishness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.

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Gumption is an antonym for foolishness.

Nearby Words: fool, foolish, foolishly

Gumption noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

Usage example: that girl has no more gumption than a grasshopper and is likely to marry the first man who comes along

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Foolishness is an antonym for gumption.

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