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stupidity

[stoo-pid-i-tee]

stupidity Definition

  • 1behavior that shows a lack of good sense or judgment
  • 2the quality of being stupid or unintelligent

Using stupidity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stupidity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    His stupidity cost him the job.

  • Example

    The stupidity of his actions was apparent to everyone.

  • Example

    I can't believe the level of stupidity in this decision.

  • Example

    She was frustrated by the sheer stupidity of the situation.

stupidity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stupidity

Antonyms for stupidity

Phrases with stupidity

  • a level of foolishness or recklessness that is so great it could be considered criminal

    Example

    The driver's criminal stupidity caused the accident.

  • gross stupidity

    a level of foolishness or ignorance that is so great it is shocking or offensive

    Example

    The company's gross stupidity in handling the crisis led to a public relations disaster.

  • a deliberate refusal to learn or understand something, often due to stubbornness or arrogance

    Example

    His willful stupidity prevented him from seeing the truth.

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Summary: stupidity in Brief

The term 'stupidity' [stoo-pid-i-tee] refers to behavior that shows a lack of good sense or judgment, or the quality of being stupid or unintelligent. It can be used to describe actions, decisions, or situations, as in 'His stupidity cost him the job.' 'Stupidity' can also be modified by phrases like 'criminal stupidity,' 'gross stupidity,' and 'willful stupidity,' which denote different degrees or types of foolishness.