Wisdom vs. Foolishness

Wisdom vs. Foolishness — Is There a Difference?
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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

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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

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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