Betise
lack of understanding, perception, or the like; stupidity.
a stupid or foolish act or remark.
something inconsequential or without merit; absurdity; trifle.
Historical Examples
Italian Hours Henry James
Airy Fairy Lilian Margaret Wolfe Hamilton (AKA Duchess)
noun
(rare) folly or lack of perception
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to deliver or expose to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty: Benedict Arnold betrayed his country. to be unfaithful in guarding, maintaining, or fulfilling: to betray a trust. to disappoint the hopes or expectations of; be disloyal to: to betray one’s friends. to reveal or disclose in violation of confidence: to betray a secret. to […]
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