Dictionary
bê•tise
Pronunciation: (be-tēz'), [key]—
n.
1. lack of understanding, perception, or the like; stupidity.
2. a stupid or foolish act or remark.
3. something inconsequential or without merit; absurdity; trifle.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.