Idiocy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪdiəsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Idiocy is a noun meaning (uncountable) Lack of intelligence or sense; extremely foolish behaviour.
Meaning
(uncountable) Lack of intelligence or sense; extremely foolish behaviour.
More Meanings
- (countable) An idiotic act or utterance.
- (dated, psychology, now derogatory) The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average.
Example Sentences
The list of his idiocies is seemingly interminable.
The administrators, growing tired of such idiocy, put a new policy in place.
Word Forms
- idiocies
- idiotcy
Synonyms for idiocy
Depending on context, synonyms include idiocity, idiotacy, idiotcy, idiotery, idioticalness, idioticity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amentia, stupid, idiot, stupidity, fool, folly.
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