Foolishness and Knowingness

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Foolishness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.

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Knowingness is an antonym for foolishness.

Nearby Words: fool, foolish, foolishly

Knowingness noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.

Usage example: all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation

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Foolishness is an antonym for knowingness.

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