Word
stupidity
Phoneticsstu·pid·i·ty, stress on the second syllable
US/stuˈpɪdɪˌti/
UK/stjuːpˈɪdɪti/
Definitions
01lack of intelligence
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being stupid or lacking good sense.
n. the abstract quality of lacking intelligence, judgment, or common sense.
“He was shocked by the sheer stupidity of the decision to close the school.”
“The critic argued that the film's plot relied entirely on the characters' stupidity rather than any genuine dramatic tension.”
Usage
Uncountable in this sense.
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02a foolish act
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a specific action or mistake that is stupid.
n. a particular act, remark, or decision that demonstrates a lack of intelligence.
“I have committed many stupidities in my life, but that was the worst.”
“The memoir is a candid account of the various stupidities the author committed during his reckless youth in Paris.”
Usage
Countable in this sense; often used in the plural to describe a series of mistakes.
Etymology
From Latin stupiditātem, accusative of Latin stupiditās, equivalent to stupid + -ity.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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