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stupidity

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/ˈstjuːpɪdəti/ · stu-pid-i-ty

The quality or state of being foolish or lacking intelligence.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality or state of being foolish or lacking intelligence.

بیوقوفی یا نادانی کی کیفیت یا حالت۔

احماق

ahmaq

Formal: احماقیت

Synonyms

foolishnessignorancedullnessبیوقوفینادانیجہالت

Antonyms

intelligencewisdomclevernessعقلمندیحکمتہوشیاری

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.

Easily Confused With

ignorance:Ignorance refers to a lack of knowledge, while stupidity often implies a lack of intellectual capacity.

Word Family

stupid
adjectiveبیوقوف

See Also

💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ 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.