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stupidity

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1
as in stupidness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind the stupidity of the dialogue between the two romantic leads had movie audiences giggling uncontrollably

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2
as in insanity
a foolish act or idea the succession of stupidities by the company's owners was bound to result in bankruptcy

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3
as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense leaving her bags unguarded inside the airport terminal was nothing but stupidity on her part

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“Stupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupidity. Accessed 8 Dec. 2022.

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