stupidity

stupidity
noun
ADJECTIVE
complete, crass (BrE), incredible, plain, sheer, utter

It's hard to know if it's corruption or just plain stupidity by the authorities.

human
VERB + STUPIDITY
can't believe

I can't believe the stupidity of some people.

realize

I now realize the stupidity of that statement.

curse

He cursed his own stupidity.

demonstrate, show

Her answer showed the most incredible stupidity.

PREPOSITION
through (your) stupidity

Through his own stupidity, he missed an excellent opportunity.

PHRASES
stupidity on sb's part

It was sheer stupidity on the part of the crew.


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