sheer foolishness

noun phrase

Meaning

Complete, utter, and total lack of good sense or judgment.

Examples

It was sheer foolishness to invest all our savings in a company we knew nothing about.
Ignoring the storm warnings and heading out to sea was sheer foolishness.

Synonyms: silliness, stupidity, absurdity, folly, idiocy

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sheer foolishness

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ʃɪər ˈfuːlɪʃnəs

Definition

Complete, utter, and total lack of good sense or judgment.

Examples

It was sheer foolishness to invest all our savings in a company we knew nothing about.
Ignoring the storm warnings and heading out to sea was sheer foolishness.

Synonyms of sheer foolishness

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