idiocy

[id-ee-uh-see] /ˈɪd i ə si/

noun, plural idiocies.

utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc.:

All this talk of zombies coming to attack us is pure idiocy.

Psychology. (no longer in technical use; considered offensive) the state of being an idiot.

Origin

1520-30; idio(t) + -cy; compare Greek idiōteía uncouthness

Synonyms

1. foolishness, inanity, folly.

Examples from the web for idiocy

Part of being a professor is fighting against the idiocy that surrounds us every day.
In fact, both ideologies are flawed to the point of single-minded idiocy.
Why you do not understand this is a testament your idiocy.
There may be a touch of validity to the frustrating helplessness of the couple faced by all of this murderous idiocy.
But good systems are designed for idiots and help idiots be successful despite their idiocy.
But others view a doctor's willingness to film his work as a sign of idiocy.
It's a sure sign of dangerous authoritarian idiocy at the core.
It is not complicated no matter how many times your repeat your idiocy.
But there is a limit to how much charm, and how many laughs, he can wring out of deadpan idiocy.
And choosing to turn your back on its wonders is the height of idiocy.

British Dictionary definitions for idiocy

/ˈɪdɪəsɪ/

noun (pl) -cies

(not in technical usage) severe mental retardation

foolishness or senselessness; stupidity

a foolish act or remark

Word Origin and History for idiocy

1520s, from idiot on model of prophecy, etc. Early alternatives included idiotacy (1580s), idiotry (1590s).

idiocy in Medicine

idiocy id·i·o·cy (ĭd'ē-ə-sē)
n.
The state or condition of being an idiot; profound mental retardation.