stupidity

noun

stu·​pid·​i·​ty stu̇-ˈpi-də-tē How to pronounce stupidity (audio)
styu̇-
plural stupidities
1
: the quality or state of being stupid
2
: a stupid idea or act

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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Meanwhile, doubling down on stupidity, the Democrats attacked Trump for eliminating—or at least setting back—Iran’s capacity to complete construction and delivery of nuclear bombs. Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025 That’s either extreme confidence or extraordinary stupidity, or some combination. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 Critics often assume ego, stubbornness, or simply stupidity. Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025 The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stupidity

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stupidity was circa 1541

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“Stupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stupidity. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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stupidity

noun
stu·​pid·​i·​ty st(y)u̇-ˈpid-ət-ē How to pronounce stupidity (audio)
plural stupidities
1
: the quality or state of being stupid
2
: something (as an idea or act) that is stupid

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