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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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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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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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Recent Examples of stupidity
That’s off-the-scale stupidity.
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Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
He and his great family should not be forced to endure this ‘stupidity’ any longer!
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ron Berti Orlando The cruel stupidity of Alligator Alcatraz and Deportation Depot are giving our beloved Sunshine State a bad name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet, none of this explains the stupidity that has invaded Facebook lately.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
He and his great family should not be forced to endure this ‘stupidity’ any longer!
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Ron Berti Orlando The cruel stupidity of Alligator Alcatraz and Deportation Depot are giving our beloved Sunshine State a bad name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet, none of this explains the stupidity that has invaded Facebook lately.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stupidity
Noun
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Andor connected with critics and audiences in part because its revolutionaries make cogent arguments over and over about the insanity of authoritarianism.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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After being wrongfully imprisoned in a mental asylum, an author is faced with a decision to surrender to insanity or fight for her sanity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Reid, who would know, says that’s nonsense.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Not to mention the Epstein files nonsense.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measurement gauges, such as industrial devices that measure the thickness of materials.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Sep. 2025
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The team has developed a specific formula to calculate this relationship, allowing builders to determine the material’s strength based on the cardboard’s thickness.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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But my naivete and idiocy about what this was going to take was staggering to me just six months later.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights their muscular physique and their confidence among the canine world, but that’s not without a certain level of silliness and goofiness too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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What really makes Dog Man special, though, is how Pilkey’s trademark mix of absurd silliness and surprising sincerity shines through.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Turn the absurdity up to 11 as well.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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As represented by Camus, absurdism emphasizes accepting the absurdity of life and finding joy without illusions, often through gallows humor.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some studies have shown a potential link between autism and low brain levels of folate, a B vitamin found in many foods like in leafy greens, nuts and eggs, but more clinical trials are needed.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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People may miss out on healthy foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil, which can actually be associated with a healthy weight in moderation.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Stupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stupidity. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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