Synonyms of idiocy
15 similar words
Another word for idiocy is idiotism. Other synonyms of idiocy are idioticness, imbecility, moronicity, mental retardation and intellectual disability.
Synonyms and similar words for idiocy
nounThe state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below...
- idioticnessThe quality of being idiotic.
- imbecility
- moronicityThe quality, state or condition of being a moron.
- mental retardationSynonym of intellectual disability.
- intellectual disability
nounMore synonyms
- idiotism
- idiocity nonstandardIdiocy.
- idiotacy nonstandardIdiocy.
- idiotcy datedSynonym of idiocy.
- idiotery nonstandard, rareSynonym of idiocy.
- idioticalness rareThe quality of being idiotical.
- idioticity nonstandardSynonym of idiocy (lack of intelligence or sense).
- idioticy nonstandardIdiocy.
- idiotness rareSynonym of idiocy.
- idiotry obsoleteIdiocy.
Meaning of idiocy
- noun The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average.
- noun Lack of intelligence or sense; extremely foolish behaviour.
- noun An idiotic act or utterance.
idiocy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of idiocy
- What is another word for idiocy?
- Idiocy has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as idiotism, idioticness, imbecility, moronicity, mental retardation, intellectual disability, idiocity and idiotacy.
- What does idiocy mean?
- Idiocy means the state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average.
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