stupidness

Variant of stupid

stupid definition

stu·pid (sto̵̅o̅′pid, styo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. in a state of stupor; dazed; stunned; stupefied
  2. lacking normal intelligence or understanding; slow-witted; dull
  3. showing or resulting from a lack of normal intelligence; foolish; irrational a stupid idea
  4. dull and boring; tiresome [a stupid party]: also used informally as a generalized term of disapproval a stupid hat

Etymology: L stupidus < stupere, to be stunned or amazed < IE *steup-, to strike: see steep

noun

a stupid person

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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