imbecility (Meaning)

Wordnet

imbecility (n)

retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot

a stupid mistake

Webster

imbecility (n.)

The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, esp. of mind.

imbecility Sentence Examples

  1. The imbecility of the plan became apparent as soon as it was put into action.
  2. His constant imbecility in handling financial matters led to significant losses for the company.
  3. The court dismissed his argument as utter imbecility, lacking any legal merit.
  4. It's frustrating to witness the imbecility of some individuals who refuse to acknowledge scientific facts.
  5. The imbecility of the decision to cut funding for education will have long-lasting repercussions.
  6. She couldn't hide her frustration at the imbecility of the bureaucracy that delayed the project for months.
  7. Despite his imbecility in math, he excelled in creative subjects like art and literature.
  8. The movie exaggerated the imbecility of the main character for comedic effect, eliciting laughter from the audience.
  9. The imbecility of his actions left everyone wondering what could have possibly motivated him.
  10. The imbecility of the policy led to widespread protests and calls for reform.

FAQs About the word imbecility

retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot, a stupid mistakeThe quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, esp. of mind.

insanity, stupidity, idiocy, absurdity,bêtise, folly, foppery, lunacy,madness, fatuity

prudence, prudence, wisdom,wisdom, discretion, sagacity, sagacity, discretion, inspiration, forethought

The imbecility of the plan became apparent as soon as it was put into action.

His constant imbecility in handling financial matters led to significant losses for the company.

The court dismissed his argument as utter imbecility, lacking any legal merit.

It's frustrating to witness the imbecility of some individuals who refuse to acknowledge scientific facts.