Clarence Thomas

My job is to write opinions. I decide cases and write opinions. It is not to respond to idiocy and critics who make statements that are unfounded. That doesn't mean that people shouldn't have constructive criticisms, but it should be constructive.

American Judge

Henry Giroux

Undermining life-affirming social solidarities and any viable notion of the public good, right-wing politicians trade in forms of idiocy and superstition that mesmerize the illiterate and render the thoughtful cynical and disengaged.

American Critic

Anohni

As a transgendered artist, I have always occupied a place outside of the mainstream. I have gladly paid a price for speaking my truth in the face of loathing and idiocy.

English Musician

Jane Hamilton

In the larger world, tribalism is an enormous problem, as it ever has been: both strength and idiocy borne from belonging.

American Novelist

Tom Chatfield

Forget artificial intelligence - in the brave new world of big data, it's artificial idiocy we should be looking out for.

British Author

Ann Coulter

Usually the nonsense liberals spout is kind of cute, but in wartime their instinctive idiocy is life-threatening.

American Journalist

Mike Gallagher

Liberal idiocy surrounds us all. It threatens to destroy the values and lifestyles that millions of us cherish.

Harry Shearer

Rock n' roll doesn't change. All the idiocies and pretension continue.

American Actor

Sam Shepard

Hollywood is geared toward teenage idiocy.

American Playwright

Stephen Evans

Death is the welcome cessation of idiocy.

Author

'Idiocy' carries a strong negative feeling; use it to express clear disapproval of someone's actions or ideas.

Negative Connotation

Use 'idiocy' when discussing topics where intelligence or good judgement are expected, to highlight a failure in these areas.

Context Matters

'Idiocy' can be used for emphasis or exaggeration; not always meant literally.

Often Hyperbolic

Apply 'idiocy' to specific actions or decisions, rather than a person, to criticize them.

Criticize Actions

'Idiocy' is often used when reflecting on past decisions that appear senseless in hindsight.

Historical Missteps

In casual talk, 'idiocy' can express joint exasperation or disbelief in a humorous or light-hearted way.

Casual Conversations

 People online, and sometimes even in real life, were disrespectful to me and my family and talked about how the whole thing was a waste of time, and it really discouraged me. And actually, I have some examples because what's better revenge than displaying their idiocy?

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 probably my health insurance did not cover acts of idiocy. In point of fact, no insurance covers acts of idiocy. The whole point of acts of idiocy is that they leave you totally uninsured; they leave you exposed to the world

Idiocy

Negative Connotation

Context Matters

Often Hyperbolic

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