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
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
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Also helpful is the show’s other winning quality: an enthusiastic embrace of its own stupidity.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
That high-minded stupidity kind of vibe is huge for me.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Ok, the seven regional trains were just travelling stupidity on my part.
—David Rae, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stupidity
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“Stupidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stupidity. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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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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