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
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 on the Web
What the ancient Assyrians could not have possibly predicted, however, was the singular stupidity of the current incarnation of the American right.
—
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Suggesting that Taylor Swift’s romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is part of some kind of government plan to get Joe Biden reelected — a right-wing conspiracy theory that, like most of them, is grounded in fear, ignorance and downright stupidity — is nuts.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
But its importance extends beyond 1937, and beyond even registering the unconscionable stupidity of violence and war.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
This is because of ridiculous policies, stupidity, DEI, and everything.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
All of you taught me countless lessons and put up with a very young, rambunctious kid that was full of immaturity, stupidity and cockiness.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
The Caitlin Clark incident was just plain stupidity — the oblivious fan running down the court with her eyes on her cell phone.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024
But eventually fun gives up the ghost; stupidity wins out and then stomps fun’s skull like an egg.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
The only real check on rampant stupidity (or, to be fair, gross over-simplification) is for the electorate to be educated.
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2024
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Suggesting that Taylor Swift’s romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is part of some kind of government plan to get Joe Biden reelected — a right-wing conspiracy theory that, like most of them, is grounded in fear, ignorance and downright stupidity — is nuts.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
But its importance extends beyond 1937, and beyond even registering the unconscionable stupidity of violence and war.
—Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
This is because of ridiculous policies, stupidity, DEI, and everything.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
All of you taught me countless lessons and put up with a very young, rambunctious kid that was full of immaturity, stupidity and cockiness.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
The Caitlin Clark incident was just plain stupidity — the oblivious fan running down the court with her eyes on her cell phone.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024
But eventually fun gives up the ghost; stupidity wins out and then stomps fun’s skull like an egg.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2024
The only real check on rampant stupidity (or, to be fair, gross over-simplification) is for the electorate to be educated.
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Stupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stupidity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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