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/
Korean meaning: 극도로 어리석은 행동이나 행위; 바보 같은 상태
Korean pronunciation: 이-디-어-시 (강세: 이)
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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🌳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.
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“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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