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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Smart, skilled, hardworking people gracefully put up with all manner of tragedy, stupidity, and institutional rot.
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Speaking of stupidity, Kathy, pay for the Second Ave.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The cops are rendered so clueless and so steadfast in their stupidity, the series accidentally endorses ACAB.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Any who show up are declaring their indelible stupidity and misogyny.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Speaking of stupidity, Kathy, pay for the Second Ave.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The cops are rendered so clueless and so steadfast in their stupidity, the series accidentally endorses ACAB.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Any who show up are declaring their indelible stupidity and misogyny.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026
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 29 Mar. 2026.
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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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