stupidity
/stjuːˈpɪdɪti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: stupidities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The property of being stupid.
Noun
Examples
I suppose you can put it down to gross stupidity, but that's not much of an excuse.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An act that is stupid.
Noun
Examples
Jimmy's stupidity cost him his car.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stupidity” mean?
The property of being stupid.
Is “stupidity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.