stupidity

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noun stu·pid·i·ty \ stu̇-ˈpi-də-tē , styu̇- \

Definition of stupidity

plural stupidities

1 :the quality or state of being stupid

2 :a stupid idea or act

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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

Recent Examples of stupidity from the Web

Jenner's choice was the most inexcusably moronic move the network had made until Tuesday when ESPN rocketed to unprecedented heights of stupidity.

— ron higgins, NOLA.com, "ESPN, the worldwide leader in idioicy," 23 Aug. 2017
Somebody said, 'The example of stupidity is doing something over and over again in the same way.'

— scott patsko, cleveland.com, "Everything Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said during Saturday's press conference," 29 July 2017
One of the great enduring stupidities of modern economic life is the belief that buying American is somehow beneficial to the United States as a whole.

— kevin d. williamson, National Review, "‘Made in America.’ So What?," 23 July 2017
The level of stupidity of the conspirators is staggering:

— frank rich, Daily Intelligencer, "Watching the Downfall of a Presidency in Real Time," 12 July 2017
The realization that Trump vs. the media is overblown stupidity, half-scripted on both sides, makes the conflict less compelling.

— ben shapiro, National Review, "No One Emerges from Trump’s Feud with the Media Looking Good," 5 July 2017
An inexplicably gentle euphemism for unforgivable stupidity.

— jared gall, Car and Driver, "The Car and Driver Guide to Automotive Bullsh!t," 3 July 2017
James Comey’s dismissal left little doubt that Trump’s preoccupation with personal loyalty—even more than incompetence, stupidity, or corruption—could be the thing that wrecks his presidency.

— john b. judis, New Republic, "Why Trump Is a Loyalty Freak," 16 June 2017
There is nothing quite like your wife being angry on account of your stupidity.

— john kass, chicagotribune.com, "Backyard Tomato Panic and Betty's car," 15 June 2017

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