stupidity

Meanings

• noun

  Lack of intelligence or common sense; absurdity.

  - "His stupidity led him to believe that he could fly by jumping off a roof."
  - "The class clown's stupid antics entertained everyone."
  - "The stupid decision to go hiking without a map led to their getting lost."

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Pronunciation

1. /stuˈpɪdɪti/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453737"

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Synonyms

dumbness , idiocy , unintelligence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stupidity
noodles , poodles , rudes , moodles

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Variants

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stupidities , stupidity

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Forms

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stupider, stupidest

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Etymology

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From Old English stupor, meaning 'stupefaction, stupidity'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'stupid' comes from the Old English word 'stupor', which means 'stupefaction' or 'stupidity'.

2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Athena was believed to represent wisdom, while her brother Apollo represented stupidity.

3. Studies have shown that people are more likely to make stupid decisions when they are tired, stressed, or under the influence of alcohol.

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Related Concepts

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1. Foolishness: A related concept to stupidity, referring to behavior that is irrational, unwise, or lacking in good judgment.

2. Ignorance: A lack of knowledge or awareness, which can lead to stupid actions or decisions.

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Culture

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Stupidity is a common theme in literature, art, and comedy, often used to highlight human folly or ignorance.

How to Memorize "stupidity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a series of foolish decisions, such as putting a fork in a socket or trying to catch a greased pig.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of people acting in a foolish or unintelligent way, such as tripping over their own feet or forgetting simple tasks.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly People Act Unusually Stupid' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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