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idiocy Synonyms

Another word for idiocy

Choosing another word for idiocy depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Extremely foolish, senseless, or imprudent behavior or thinking.

Usage Example

"The sheer stupidity of ignoring the safety warnings resulted in an avoidable accident."

Strongest
stupidity
folly
foolishness
Strong
imbecility
inanity
absurdity
lunacy
asininity

• noun (Context 2)

A foolish or senseless act, remark, or idea.

Usage Example

"We laughed over the minor idiocies of the bureaucratic filing system."

Strongest
folly
Strong
absurdity
blunder
fatuity

Opposites of idiocy

The opposite of idiocy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wisdom
intelligence
prudence
sagacity
common sense
brilliance
See all opposites of idiocy

• Nearby Words

ideologue
ideology
idiocracy
idiocy
idiom
idiomatic
idiomatically

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Idiocy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/idiocy
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