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 of stupidity
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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The Naked Gun delivers joyous stupidity with true dedication.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
At a certain point, the line between stupidity and cruelty blurs.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The Naked Gun delivers joyous stupidity with true dedication.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The article added that stupidity has become popular and viral.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stupidity
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“Stupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stupidity. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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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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