nitwittery

:  the foolish actions or behavior characteristic of a nitwit Please spare us from the nitwittery of our leaders and the hypocritical bullying of our fellow citizens. — Neil Steinberg Then, to solidify her tragic taste in suitors, she went and kept Jeff around for another week … . Seriously, honey, we expect a certain level of nitwittery on shows like this, but you're taking us to a whole new level. — Damian Holbrook