idiocy
noun
utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc..
idiocies
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pluralof idiocy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A cranky novelist ensconced in a swanky setting, railing at the idiocies of the contemporary world.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 10, 2021
What follows is a non-exhaustive list of some of the major idiocies of the year.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 13, 2019
The essay that attracted my attention connects data points including the media tour of Bryan Goldberg, upon whom entertaining opprobrium has been heaped for his idiocies in launching Bustle.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2013
One prepared to take the piss out of the idiocies of his own party as well the government.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 13, 2013
A small victory or two would help her to tolerate their idiocies and would stop her from going crazy.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
