buffoonery

/ˌbʌfˈuːnəri/

Definitions

1. noun

behavior or actions of a clown or a foolish person, especially in a way that is annoying or embarrassing

“The politician’s buffoonery during the debate was widely criticized by the audience.”

Synonyms

  • buffoonism
  • clownishness
  • foolishness

Antonyms

  • discernment
  • sophistication