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folly Antonyms

Opposite of folly

Because the opposite of folly shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A lack of good sense, foresight, or prudence; foolishness.

Usage Example

"Historians often point to the campaign as an example of political wisdom and overconfidence."

Strongest
wisdom
prudence
common sense
sagacity
sense
Strong
judiciousness
foresight

• noun (Context 2)

A foolish, misguided, or self-destructive act, idea, or enterprise.

Usage Example

"Investing their entire savings into an untested venture proved to be a costly masterstroke."

Strong
masterstroke

Similar words to folly

Words similar to folly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

foolishness
imprudence
revue
stupidity
extravaganza
injudiciousness
blunder
misjudgment
See all synonyms of folly

• Nearby Words

follower
followership
following
folly
fomo
fond
fondly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Folly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/folly
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