What is another word for Idiotism?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪdɪətˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Idiotism is a term used to describe a foolish or senseless act or statement made by an individual. However, there are several synonyms for this word, including idiocy, stupidity, absurdity, nonsense, and foolishness. These words are often used interchangeably to describe something that lacks any logical reasoning or intelligence. While each of these synonyms may have slightly different connotations, they all convey a similar message, that the person in question has made a poor decision or expressed a ridiculous idea. It is crucial to carefully choose the appropriate synonym to ensure the intended message is accurately conveyed to the audience.

What are the hypernyms for Idiotism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mental illness, cognitive disorder, mental impairment.

Usage examples for Idiotism

Can I command myself deaf when she sings, dead when she speaks, or rush into Idiotism to avoid her enchantments?
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
Yes, Fairfax, longer to palliate, or wilfully be blind to the partial edicts and haughty ordonnances of this proud beauty, were Idiotism!
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft
To give you the history of how I was led on, from one act of Idiotism to another, or how after having lost one thousand I could be lunatic enough to lose a second, and after a second a third, and so on to a tenth, is more than my present temper of mind will permit.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft

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