Definition of imbecility
plural imbecilities
1 a
:the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish :utter foolishness
- … it seemed a very odd business, filled with illusions and delusions, at times noble to the point of imbecility and at other times base to the point of amorality.
- —Colleen McCullough
b
:something that is foolish or nonsensical
- … his satire on the imbecilities and greed of politicians …
- —Nicholas Von Hoffman
2
dated, now offensive
:the condition of being affected with moderate mental retardation
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