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Meaning of unintelligence
Lack of intelligence or good judgment
Etymology of unintelligence
The word "unintelligence" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and the word "intelligence" which comes from the Latin "intelligere" meaning "to understand" or "to perceive"
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe a lack of intellectual capacity or good judgment
Synonyms
ignorance
foolishness
stupidity
silliness
absurdity
ridiculousness
senselessness
mindlessness
brainlessness
dim-wittedness
obtuseness
dullness
denseness
foolishness
imprudence
thoughtlessness
shortsightedness
simplemindedness
naivety
gullibility
credulity
fatuity
idiotcy
lunacy
madness
craziness
irrationality
illogicalness
unreasonableness
absurdness
Definitions
- The state of being unintelligent or lacking good judgment
- * The quality of being foolish or stupid
- * A lack of intelligence or common sense
Usage Examples
- The company's unintelligence in handling the crisis led to a significant loss of public trust
- * The politician's unintelligence on economic matters was evident in his poorly thought-out policies
- * The unintelligence of the decision to invest in the failing company was clear in hindsight