Definition of «folly»

Folly is a term used to describe an action or behavior that is considered foolish, unwise, or imprudent. It can also refer to something that is unnecessary or excessive, often involving a waste of time, energy, or resources. In a broader sense, folly may imply recklessness, carelessness, or irresponsibility in decision-making.

Usage examples

The decision to invest all his money into that unstable business venture proved to be an incredible folly.
Running late for an important meeting, he decided to take a shortcut through a dangerous neighborhood, a decision he soon realized was a grave folly.
Despite being advised by experts, the government's decision to eliminate funding for education was criticized as a glaring folly.
She indulged in the folly of purchasing unnecessary luxury items, ending up in a financial crisis.
He foolishly ignored his doctor's warnings and continued to engage in unhealthy habits, a clear display of folly.

Phrases with «folly»

Sentences with «folly»

**** Greens» silence on folly of wind and solar power News Weekly Ian Plimer 25 October 2014 A simple evaluation of ideological electricity shows that it is unsustainable. (stopthesethings.com)
As Sidney Offit concludes, «Few writers in the history of literature have achieved such a fusion of the human comedy with the tragedies of human folly in their fiction.» (bookpage.com)
These were the exact sentiments for Folly Beach residents and «Canna Bonez» founders Matt Mummert and Stacey Detlor. (carolinatails.org)
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Definition of «folly»

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