Entry Word: stupidity

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind <the stupidity of the dialogue between the two romantic leads had movie audiences giggling uncontrollably>

Synonyms brainlessness, denseness, density, doltishness, dopiness, dullness (also dulness), dumbness, fatuity, foolishness, mindlessness, oafishness, obtuseness, senselessness, simpleness, slowness, stupidness, vacuity, witlessness

Related Words absurdity, asininity, balminess, craziness, daftness, folly, idiocy, inanity, insanity, lunacy, madness, nonsensicalness, nuttiness, preposterousness, silliness, simplicity, wackiness, zaniness; fallacy, irrationality, unreasonableness

Near Antonyms acumen, alertness, astuteness, discernment, insight, judgment (or judgement), perception, perspicacity; sagacity, sageness, sapience, wisdom, wit; logicalness, rationality, reasonableness, soundness, validity

Antonyms braininess, brightness, brilliance, cleverness, intelligence, keenness, quickness, quick-wittedness, sharpness, smartness

2 a foolish act or idea <the various stupidities of the companyʼs owners were bound to result in bankruptcy> — see folly 1
3 language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense <leaving her bags unguarded inside the airport terminal was nothing but stupidity on her part> — see nonsense 1