Definition of stupidity
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
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The level of stupidity of the conspirators is staggering:
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The realization that Trump vs. the media is overblown stupidity, half-scripted on both sides, makes the conflict less compelling.
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An inexplicably gentle euphemism for unforgivable stupidity.
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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.
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There is nothing quite like your wife being angry on account of your stupidity.
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Its strengths far overpower the frustrating stupidity that has been tainting this season thus far.
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American comedy has long depended on overgrown baby boys — Lou Costello, Will Ferrell — whose naïveté, entertaining misbehavior or outright stupidity suggests that men are finally as toothless as infants.
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The analogy was terrible, but Wall Street loved it because Wall Street hated the rule (which inhibited its ability to make money off the stupidity of non–Wall Street people).
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First Known Use of stupidity
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STUPIDITY Defined for English Language Learners
stupidity
playDefinition of stupidity for English Language Learners
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: the state of being foolish or unintelligent : the condition of being stupid
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: a stupid idea or action
STUPIDITY Defined for Kids
stupidity
playDefinition of stupidity for Students
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1 : the quality or state of being foolish or slow in understanding
2 : a foolish thought, action, or remark
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