What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dummyism
Example
He put on a dummyism act to make his friends laugh. [dummyism: noun]
Example
The children engaged in some dummyism by making funny faces at each other. [dummyism: gerund or present participle]
stupidity
Example
It was an act of pure stupidity to jump off the roof into the pool. [stupidity: noun]
Example
She showed her stupidity by not following the instructions and ruining the experiment. [stupidity: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stupidity is more commonly used than dummyism in everyday language, and it is more widely recognized and accepted. Dummyism is a less common and informal word, mainly used in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dummyism and stupidity?
Neither dummyism nor stupidity are formal words, and they are both considered informal and colloquial. However, stupidity is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, while dummyism is more limited in its usage and context.
