noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality or state of being stupid. rare, uncountable
2. 2
   The result or product of being stupid. countable, rare

   "Don't let the boss hear you talking stupidness about his son, if you want to keep your job."

Synonyms

All synonyms

stupiditystupidity

Example

More examples

"Don't let the boss hear you talking stupidness about his son, if you want to keep your job."

Etymology

From stupid + -ness.

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