idiocy

Meaning of idiocy

noun
  1. extremely stupid behaviour.
    the idiocy of decimating yew forests
    every aspect of public administration throws up its own idiocies

early 16th century (originally denoting low intelligence): from idiot, probably on the pattern of pairs such as lunatic, lunacy .

Information about idiocy

  • It is a name.
  • The plural form of idiocy is: idiocies.
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Hyphenation of idiocy

id-iocy

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 6 chars.
  • idiocy is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

idiocy synonyms

Meaning amentia:

amentia

Meaning behaviour that shows a lack of good sense or judgement:

stupidity

Meaning a foolish act, idea, or practice:

folly

Meaning lack of good sense or judgement; stupidity:

foolishness

Meaning extremely foolish behaviour:

madness

Meaning extreme foolishness or irrationality:

insanity

Meaning extreme folly or eccentricity:

lunacy

Meaning lack of common sense or judgement; foolishness:

silliness

Meaning behaviour or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgement:

indiscretion

Meaning lack of a proper sense of responsibility:

irresponsibility

Meaning lack of regard for the danger or consequences of one's actions; rashness:

recklessness

Meaning lack of skill or ability:

ineptitude

Meaning a nonsensical remark or action:

inanity

Meaning the quality of being illogical or unreasonable:

irrationality

Meaning the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable:

absurdity

Meaning spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense:

nonsense

Meaning the quality or state of deserving or inviting derision or mockery:

ridiculousness

Meaning pointlessness or uselessness:

futility

Meaning mad, wild, or erratic behaviour or nature:

craziness

idiocy antonyms

Meaning a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch:

sense

Words that rhyme with idiocy

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