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单词 stupidities
释义

stupidity

noun

stu·​pid·​i·​ty stu̇-ˈpi-də-tē How to pronounce stupidity (audio)
styu̇-
plural stupidities
1
: the quality or state of being stupid
2
: a stupid idea or act

Synonyms

  • boneheadedness
  • brainlessness
  • denseness
  • density
  • dim-wittedness
  • doltishness
  • dopiness
  • dorkiness
  • dullness
  • dulness
  • dumbness
  • fatuity
  • foolishness
  • gormlessness [chiefly British]
  • mindlessness
  • oafishness
  • obtuseness
  • senselessness
  • simpleness
  • slowness
  • stupidness
  • thickness
  • vacuity
  • weak-mindedness
  • witlessness
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Example Sentences

I was shocked by the stupidity of their decision. the stupidity of the dialogue between the two romantic leads had movie audiences giggling uncontrollably
Recent Examples on the Web No wild animal should be held to blame for human stupidity. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 17 Aug. 2022 The list consisted, in part, of freezing, starving, injury, panic, getting lost, general stupidity and bears. Josh Condon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2022 Another evil is this stupidity that asks for investment from corporations. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 Rather than allow these characters to elicit our concern as casualties of a stalker/psychopath, they’re portrayed as fatalities of something far more pernicious: their own stupidity. Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022 The sing-song in her voice brought a smile to my face, knowing she, too, reveled in my stupidity. Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2022 After all, the Despicable Me franchise has been around long enough to be nostalgic, and the Minions, with their slapstick stupidity, are genuinely charming. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 6 July 2022 And the boy winked and turned away and began fiddling with the grill, shaking his head once in a while and hissing under his breath at his own stupidity. Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 27 June 2022 But there’s something penitential about her account, a purging of her regret and guilt about her co-workers (many of whom testify here) but also her stupidity, about business and men. John Anderson, WSJ, 15 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1541, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stupidity

noun

stu·​pid·​i·​ty stu̇-ˈpi-də-tē How to pronounce stupidity (audio)
styu̇-
plural stupidities
1
: the quality or state of being foolish or slow in understanding
2
: a foolish thought, action, or remark

stupidities

noun

plural of stupidity
as in insanities
a foolish act or idea the succession of stupidities by the company's owners was bound to result in bankruptcy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • insanities
  • absurdities
  • idiocies
  • inanities
  • follies
  • imbecilities
  • lunacies
  • fooleries
  • fatuities
  • blunders
  • buffooneries
  • fopperies
  • bêtises
  • nonsense
  • shenanigans
  • asininities
  • tomfooleries
  • monkeyshines
  • goofs
  • drivel
  • flubs
  • howlers
  • bungles
  • twaddles
  • humbug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • wisdoms
  • discretions
  • sagacities
  • inspirations
  • brainstorms
  • prudences
  • forethoughts
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