stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness, imbecility
(noun) a stupid mistake
imbecility
(noun) retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
Source: WordNet® 3.1
imbecility (countable and uncountable, plural imbecilities)
The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.
Something imbecilic; a stupid action, behaviour, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
Im`be*cil"i*ty, n.; pl. Imbecilities. Etym: [L. imbecillitas: cf. F. imbécillité.]
Definition: The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, esp. of mind. Cruelty . . . argues not only a depravedness of nature, but also a meanness of courage and imbecility of mind. Sir W. Temple.
Note: This term is used specifically to denote natural weakness of the mental faculties, affecting one's power to act reasonably or intelligently.
Syn.
– Debility; infirmity; weakness; feebleness; impotence. See Debility.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
8 February 2025
(noun) the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; “the state has lowered its income tax”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
