idiocy — extremely stupid behavior or actions; the state of being an idiot
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: extremely stupid behavior or actions; the state of being an idiot
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪdiəsi/
Example Sentences
- The idiocy of trying to charge your phone by putting it in the microwave is beyond belief.
- His financial idiocy led to bankruptcy within a year.
- The idiocy of wearing a winter coat to the beach in summer made everyone stare.
idiocy
NOUN[/ˈɪdiəsi/]
extremely stupid behavior or actions; the state of being an idiot
Extremely stupid behavior
Such idiocy in policy threatens democracy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'idiotes' meaning a private citizen or ignorant person, derived from 'idios' meaning private or one's own. The suffix '-cy' denotes a state or condition.
Breakdown
idio- (private, one's own, from Greek idios) + -cy (state or condition) = idiocy
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The idiocy of trying to charge your phone by putting it in the microwave is beyond belief.”
“His financial idiocy led to bankruptcy within a year.”
“The idiocy of wearing a winter coat to the beach in summer made everyone stare.”
“The government's policy showed complete idiocy in handling the crisis.”
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