Stupidity

/stjuːˈpɪd.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality or state of being foolish or lacking good sense.

His decision to invest all his savings in a dubious scheme was an act of sheer stupidity.

An instance of foolishness or a foolish act.

It was pure stupidity to ignore all the warnings about the storm.

The condition of being unintelligent or lacking in understanding.

She couldn’t believe the stupidity of the choices he continued to make.

From Latin 'stupiditas', from 'stupidus' meaning 'dazed, dull'.

the height of stupidity

An extreme example of foolishness.

stupidity knows no bounds

Indicates that foolishness can be limitless.

fool

A person who acts unwisely or imprudently.

ignoramus

An ignorant or uneducated person.

clown

A foolish or silly person.

Dumb as a rock

Don't be dumb as a rock; think before you act.

Noodlehead

He was acting like a total noodlehead at the party.

Airhead

She may be a bit of an airhead, but her heart is in the right place.