Imbecility

usgb/ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/
noun

The quality or state of being very stupid or foolish.

The imbecility of his decision to quit his job still surprises me.
Visual representation of "imbecility" - The quality or state of being very stupid or foolish

Often appears as...

  • utter imbecility
  • his imbecility
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Negative Connotation

Used to express strong disapproval of someone's behavior or decisions.

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The project failed because of the manager's imbecility.
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Often Exaggerated

The term is sometimes used hyperbolically to criticize minor mistakes.

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Forgetting your password isn't complete imbecility.
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Not for Direct Insult

Avoid directly calling someone 'imbecility'; it's rude and could offend.

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I questioned the imbecility of his strategy without insulting him.
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