Asininity: meaning, definitions and examples
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asininity
[ หรฆsษชหnษชnษชti ]
state of foolishness
Asininity refers to the quality or state of being foolish or stupid. It implies a lack of intelligence or common sense and can be used to describe actions or behavior that are notably foolish.
Synonyms
foolishness, silliness, stupidity.
Examples of usage
- His asininity was evident in the decision he made.
- The movie was criticized for its asininity and lack of plot.
- She couldn't believe the asininity of the comment.
Translations
Translations of the word "asininity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น asinidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคตเคเฅเคซเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Dummheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebodohan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะดะพัะผััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ gลupota
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท stupiditรฉ
๐ช๐ธ asinidad
๐น๐ท aptallฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ฆฌ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hloupost
๐ธ๐ฐ hlรบposลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ ข
๐ธ๐ฎ neumnost
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskuleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะทะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaqรงฤฑlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ estupidez
Etymology
The word 'asininity' has its roots in the Latin word 'asinus,' which means 'ass' or 'donkey.' This etymology reflects the historical association of donkeys with foolishness and stubbornness, as donkeys are often seen as less intelligent creatures. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century, deriving from the earlier adjective 'asinine,' which describes something that is foolish or stupid, like the behavior of an ass. Over time, 'asininity' came to specifically denote the quality of foolishness itself, making it a useful term in both formal and informal contexts to critique actions, decisions, or attitudes that lack sound judgment or reasoning.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,004, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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