Foolishness and Nous

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Foolishness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.

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Nous is an antonym for foolishness.

Nearby Words: fool, foolish, foolishly

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

Usage example: an Oxford don who was long on erudition but a little short on everyday nous

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Foolishness is an antonym for nous.

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