Synonyms of idiocy

idiocy

noun

ˈi-dē-ə-sē 

as in insanity

a foolish act or idea

trying to get that many people to agree on anything was pure idiocy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insanity
• absurdity
• stupidity
• madness
• inanity
• imbecility
• bêtise
• lunacy
• foppery
• asininity
• folly
• foolery
• fatuity
• craziness
• absurdness
• buffoonery
• blunder
• tomfoolery
• foolishness
• nonsense
• witlessness
• twaddle
• senselessness
• inaneness
• shenanigan(s)
• drivel
• monkeyshine(s)
• bungle
• flub
• goof
• howler
• humbug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wisdom
• discretion
• prudence
• sagacity
• forethought
• inspiration
• brainstorm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of idiocy

The school board’s radical idiocy does not negate the state’s obligation to think about the longer haul — specifically, the structurally unbalanced budgets facing Chicago Public Schools as far as the eye can see. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

This’ll be a great way to expose the hypocrisy or idiocy of the progressive movement ingrained in the league. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026

No one wants the distraction of bizarre and disturbing behavior, of internet idiocy or civil lawsuits. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

And when Torres scored, Fernandez's idiocy only came into greater focus. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 July 2026