Definition: A foolish act or idea that often leads to negative consequences; a lack of good judgment or sense.

Example: Investing all his savings in that scheme was a real folly.

Definition: To encourage or stir up something, often negative like trouble or unrest.

Example: The leader tried to foment rebellion among the people.

Definition: A person who encourages or stirs up something, often in a negative or disruptive way.

Example: The fomenter of the protest rallied the crowd to demand change.

Definition: A type of behavior or speech that is silly or lacks good sense.

Example: His foolery during the meeting made everyone laugh, but it also distracted from the main topic.

Definition: More reckless or daring than usual, often without considering the consequences.

Example: His foolhardier decisions often led to trouble.

Definition: This word describes someone who is recklessly bold or daring, often without considering the risks involved. It refers to a person who acts in a way that is foolishly brave or rash.

Example: His foolhardiest decision was to climb the mountain without any safety gear.

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of care or thought for the consequences of actions; recklessly or rashly.

Example: He foolhardily jumped into the river without checking the depth.

Definition: The quality of being reckless or taking unnecessary risks without thinking about the consequences.

Example: His foolhardiness led him to climb the mountain without proper gear.

Definition: Someone who is recklessly bold or takes unnecessary risks without thinking about the consequences.

Example: His foolhardy decision to climb the mountain without proper gear put him in danger.

Definition: To be patient or to refrain from doing something, especially when it is difficult to do so.

Example: She decided to forbear from arguing, even though she was upset.

Definition: A person from whom one is descended; an ancestor.

Example: My forbear was a pioneer who settled in this region many years ago.

Definition: To refrain from doing something or to hold back from an action.

Example: She decided to forbear from commenting on the situation.