Idiocy
noun
The state of being very stupid or foolish.
The idiocy of the plan was apparent to everyone except its makers.
Often appears as...
- monumental idiocy
- sheer idiocy
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Disapproving
noun
A situation or action that is very stupid or foolish.
Let's not repeat the idiocies of the past.
Often appears as...
- political idiocy
- historical idiocy
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Disapproving
noun
The state of being very stupid or foolish.
The idiocy of the plan was apparent to everyone except its makers.
Often appears as...
- monumental idiocy
- sheer idiocy
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A situation or action that is very stupid or foolish.
Let's not repeat the idiocies of the past.
Often appears as...
- political idiocy
- historical idiocy
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
'Idiocy' carries a strong negative feeling; use it to express clear disapproval of someone's actions or ideas.
Calling that idea idiocy really showed his disapproval.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Use 'idiocy' when discussing topics where intelligence or good judgement are expected, to highlight a failure in these areas.
In the context of strategic games, his move was pure idiocy.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Hyperbolic
'Idiocy' can be used for emphasis or exaggeration; not always meant literally.
He laughed off his late-night shopping as a moment of idiocy.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
'Idiocy' carries a strong negative feeling; use it to express clear disapproval of someone's actions or ideas.
Calling that idea idiocy really showed his disapproval.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Use 'idiocy' when discussing topics where intelligence or good judgement are expected, to highlight a failure in these areas.
In the context of strategic games, his move was pure idiocy.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Hyperbolic
'Idiocy' can be used for emphasis or exaggeration; not always meant literally.
He laughed off his late-night shopping as a moment of idiocy.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
'Idiocy' carries a strong negative feeling; use it to express clear disapproval of someone's actions or ideas.
Calling that idea idiocy really showed his disapproval.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Use 'idiocy' when discussing topics where intelligence or good judgement are expected, to highlight a failure in these areas.
In the context of strategic games, his move was pure idiocy.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Hyperbolic
'Idiocy' can be used for emphasis or exaggeration; not always meant literally.
He laughed off his late-night shopping as a moment of idiocy.
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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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Kathryn Schulz: Don't...
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
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Want to be an activist?...
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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Kathryn Schulz: Don't...
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
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Quote examples
Clarence Thomas
American Judge
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.
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Henry Giroux
American Critic
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.
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Anohni
English Musician
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.
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Jane Hamilton
American Novelist
In the larger world, tribalism is an enormous problem, as it ever has been: both strength and idiocy borne from belonging.
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Tom Chatfield
British Author
Forget artificial intelligence - in the brave new world of big data, it's artificial idiocy we should be looking out for.
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Ann Coulter
American Journalist
Usually the nonsense liberals spout is kind of cute, but in wartime their instinctive idiocy is life-threatening.
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Mike Gallagher
American Critic
Liberal idiocy surrounds us all. It threatens to destroy the values and lifestyles that millions of us cherish.
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Harry Shearer
American Actor
Rock n' roll doesn't change. All the idiocies and pretension continue.
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Sam Shepard
American Playwright
Hollywood is geared toward teenage idiocy.
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Stephen Evans
Author
Death is the welcome cessation of idiocy.
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Clarence Thomas
American Judge
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.
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Henry Giroux
American Critic
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.
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Anohni
English Musician
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.
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Jane Hamilton
American Novelist
In the larger world, tribalism is an enormous problem, as it ever has been: both strength and idiocy borne from belonging.
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Tom Chatfield
British Author
Forget artificial intelligence - in the brave new world of big data, it's artificial idiocy we should be looking out for.
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Ann Coulter
American Journalist
Usually the nonsense liberals spout is kind of cute, but in wartime their instinctive idiocy is life-threatening.
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Mike Gallagher
American Critic
Liberal idiocy surrounds us all. It threatens to destroy the values and lifestyles that millions of us cherish.
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Harry Shearer
American Actor
Rock n' roll doesn't change. All the idiocies and pretension continue.
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Sam Shepard
American Playwright
Hollywood is geared toward teenage idiocy.
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Stephen Evans
Author
Death is the welcome cessation of idiocy.
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