idiocy
noun/ˈɪdiəsi/
/ˈɪdiəsi/
(plural idiocies)
(formal)- [uncountable] very stupid behaviour; the state of being very stupid synonym stupidity
- It is sheer idiocy to go climbing in this weather.
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- [countable] a very stupid act, remark, etc.
- the idiocies of bureaucracy
Word Originearly 16th cent. (originally denoting low intelligence): from idiot, probably on the pattern of pairs such as lunatic, lunacy.
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