oafishness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oafishness
Noun
  • While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 June 2025
  • The dial and movement are housed in a 40mm 316L polished stainless steel case with a thickness of 14.90mm.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • To critics, the obvious answer would be ego, stubbornness or just plain stupidity.
    Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Head shots that are not even minor penalties according to an official is just blatant stupidity.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Mindless as tariffs are, the foolishness of tariff imposition is magnified when the individual behind the implementation demands that prices not reflect the initial error.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • From physical fights to is-he-or-isn’t-he paternity test foolishness and now revenge p-rn, the storylines can get out of control.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sending yet another one back to City Hall would be the definition of insanity.
    Whitney Tilson, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
  • Alissa pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but he was found competent to stand trial in 2023 after spending time at a mental hospital.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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“Oafishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oafishness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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