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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Your article exemplifies the stupidity and selfishness of those ruling California’s Democratic Party.
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John Baldoni, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
But somehow my stupidity and negligence caused the fire.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Your article exemplifies the stupidity and selfishness of those ruling California’s Democratic Party.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
For me that’s always been identity, men, technology, and my own stupidity.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 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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