stupidity
word
/stuˈpɪdɪˌti/
stoo-PI-duh-dee
/stjuːpˈɪdɪti/
styoo-PI-duh-tee
Definition
A lack of good sense or intelligence; the quality of being foolish or making poor decisions.
Usage & Nuances
'Stupidity' is a formal noun, often used in negative situations or criticism. It's stronger than 'silliness' and implies a general lack of intelligence. Common phrases: 'act out of stupidity', 'the stupidity of...' Avoid using it to directly insult people, as it is very harsh.
Spanish: estupidezPortuguese (BR): estupidezPortuguese (PT): estupidezChinese (Simplified): 愚蠢Chinese (Traditional): 愚蠢Hindi: मूर्खताArabic: غباءBengali: মূর্খতা - বোকামিRussian: глупостьJapanese: 愚かさVietnamese: sự ngu ngốc - sự đần độnKorean: 어리석음 - 멍청함Turkish: aptallık - ahmaklıkUrdu: حماقت - بیوقوفیIndonesian: kebodohan - ketololan
Example Sentences
His stupidity made the problem worse.
basic
You can't fix stupidity with smart ideas.
basic
The film was full of stupidity and jokes.
basic
It’s hard to believe such stupidity actually happened.
natural
Sometimes, stupidity is more dangerous than evil.
natural
He laughed off his stupidity, but everyone else was annoyed.
natural