stupidity
noun
stu·pid·i·ty
stu̇-ˈpi-də-tē 
styu̇-
plural stupidities
1
: the quality or state of being stupid
2
: a stupid idea or act
Synonyms
Examples of stupidity in a Sentence
I was shocked by the stupidity of their decision.
the stupidity of the dialogue between the two romantic leads had movie audiences giggling uncontrollably
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But for me, he will be remembered as a good and often misunderstood giving man who more than atoned for his sins of stupidity and managed to restore his place alongside Clemente as the pride of Puerto Rico.
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 June 2024
But the thinking behind the word contains elements that are far older, fantasies of timeless appeal and unchanging stupidity.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 17 June 2024
While there was plenty of stupidity supplied from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene, the general concept of a look-back is welcome.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024
No one knows for certain whether the elders or military commanders have the capacity (or stupidity) to oust Kiir.
—Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2015
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Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 29 June 2024
But the thinking behind the word contains elements that are far older, fantasies of timeless appeal and unchanging stupidity.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 17 June 2024
While there was plenty of stupidity supplied from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene, the general concept of a look-back is welcome.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024
No one knows for certain whether the elders or military commanders have the capacity (or stupidity) to oust Kiir.
—Andrew Natsios, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2015
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“Stupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stupidity. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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stupidity
noun
stu·pid·i·ty
st(y)u̇-ˈpid-ət-ē
plural stupidities
1
: the quality or state of being stupid
2
: something (as an idea or act) that is stupid
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