Wisdom vs. Foolishness
Difference Between Wisdom and Foolishness
Wisdomnoun
(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
Foolishnessnoun
(uncountable) The state of being foolish.
Wisdomnoun
(countable) A piece of wise advice.
Foolishnessnoun
(countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.
Wisdomnoun
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
Foolishnessnoun
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
Wisdomnoun
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
Foolishnessnoun
the quality of being rash and foolish
Wisdomnoun
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
Foolishnessnoun
a stupid mistake
Wisdomnoun
(theology) The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
Wisdomnoun
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Wisdomnoun
the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
Wisdomnoun
ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
Wisdomnoun
the quality of being prudent and sensible
Wisdomnoun
an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom; although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC
