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stupidity

[/stjuːˈpɪdɪti/]
nounfemininepl: stupidities
estupidez
1. The quality or state of being stupid; lack of intelligence or mental capacity
His stupidity was evident from his inability to solve simple problems.
Sua estupidez era evidente pela sua incapacidade de resolver problemas simples.
2. A stupid or foolish action, remark, or idea
That was pure stupidity to drive without a license.
Foi pura estupidez dirigir sem carteira de motorista.
NYC Slang
dumbness, bonehead move
Synonyms
foolishnessignoranceidiocydullnessincompetence
Antonyms
intelligencewisdomclevernessbrilliancesagacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estupidez
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
burrice
Informal variant commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
estupidez
Standard formal usage
Portugal
estupidez
Standard Portuguese usage; 'parvoíce' also used informally

Related Idioms & Phrases

a moment of stupidity
sheer stupidity
an act of stupidity
em um momento de estupidez
pura estupidez
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