Meaning & Definition of word "Stupidity"
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Stupidity
/stjuːˈpɪd.ɪ.ti/
noun:
- 1. The quality or state of being foolish or lacking good sense.
- Example: His decision to invest all his savings in a dubious scheme was an act of sheer stupidity.
- 2. An instance of foolishness or a foolish act.
- Example: It was pure stupidity to ignore all the warnings about the storm.
- 3. The condition of being unintelligent or lacking in understanding.
- Example: She couldn’t believe the stupidity of the choices he continued to make.
Etymology
From Latin 'stupiditas', from 'stupidus' meaning 'dazed, dull'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the height of stupidity:
An extreme example of foolishness.
stupidity knows no bounds:
Indicates that foolishness can be limitless.
Related Words
fool:
A person who acts unwisely or imprudently.
ignoramus:
An ignorant or uneducated person.
clown:
A foolish or silly person.
Slang Meanings of stupidity
Meaning: Dumb as a rock
Example Sentence: Don't be dumb as a rock; think before you act.
Meaning: Noodlehead
Example Sentence: He was acting like a total noodlehead at the party.
Meaning: Airhead
Example Sentence: She may be a bit of an airhead, but her heart is in the right place.