stupidity
intermediateB1/ˈstjuːpɪdəti/ · stu-pid-i-ty
The quality or state of being foolish or lacking intelligence.
Meanings
The quality or state of being foolish or lacking intelligence.
بیوقوفی یا نادانی کی کیفیت یا حالت۔
احماق
ahmaq
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- act of stupidity
- display stupidity
- stupidity of youth
Example Sentences
His constant mistakes showed a level of stupidity that was hard to comprehend.
اس کی مسلسل غلطیاں ایک ایسی احماقیت ظاہر کرتی تھیں جو سمجھ سے باہر تھی۔
Us ki musalsal ghaltiyan aik aisi ahmaqiyat zahir karti thin jo samajh se bahar thi.
The stupidity of the decision led to serious consequences.
فیصلے کی احماقیت نے سنگین نتائج کو جنم دیا۔
Faislay ki ahmaqiyat ne sangeen nataij ko janam diya.
Sometimes, stupidity is just a part of the learning process.
کبھی کبھی، احماقیت سیکھنے کے عمل کا ایک حصہ ہوتی ہے۔
Kabhi kabhi, ahmaqiyat seekhne ke amal ka aik hissa hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'stupid' to remember 'stupidity' as they share the same root.
Imagine a character doing something foolish, which helps connect the concept of stupidity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نادانی میں کیا تمنا ہو، احمق ہو یا اپنے دماغ سے بیگانہ ہو
Nadani mein kya tamanna ho, ahmaq ho ya apne dimaag se beygaana ho
What desires may there be in foolishness, whether one is foolish or estranged from their own mind.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
احماق کی باتوں کا اثر کمزور ہوتا ہے
Ahmaq ki baaton ka asar kamzor hota hai
The words of a fool have little effect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "stupiditas" — dullness, stupidity
First known use: 14th century
The word has evolved from Latin 'stupidus,' meaning 'stunned or amazed,' to its current usage in English.