Stupidity

Pronunciation: /ˌstuːˈpɪdəti/

Definitions of stupidity

noun the quality or state of being stupid; lack of intelligence or common sense

Example Sentences

A1 His stupidity caused him to make many mistakes.

A2 She realized the stupidity of her actions after it was too late.

B1 The teacher was frustrated by the students' repeated displays of stupidity.

B2 The politician's decision was met with widespread criticism for its sheer stupidity.

C1 The scientist was baffled by the sheer stupidity of the experiment's design.

C2 The CEO's decision to ignore expert advice was seen as an act of sheer stupidity.

Examples of stupidity in a Sentence

formal The decision to ignore expert advice displayed a high level of stupidity.

informal I can't believe the sheer stupidity of some people.

slang That was a really dumb move, pure stupidity.

figurative The darkness of ignorance is illuminated by the light of stupidity.

Grammatical Forms of stupidity

• plural: stupidities
• comparative: more stupid
• superlative: most stupid
• present tense: stupidity
• future tense: will be stupidity
• perfect tense: has been stupidity
• continuous tense: is being stupidity
• singular: stupidity
• positive degree: stupid
• infinitive: to be stupid
• gerund: stupidity
• participle: stupid

Origin and Evolution of stupidity

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stupidity' originated from the Latin word 'stupiditas', which was derived from 'stupidus' meaning 'amazed, confounded, stupified'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stupidity' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to lack of intelligence, foolishness, and irrational behavior.