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idiocy
Refers to an extremely stupid action, a nonsensical idea, or foolish behavior. The word is used in a strongly derogatory way.
Es war die reinste Idiotie, bei diesem Sturm ohne Ausrüstung in die Berge zu gehen.
It was sheer idiocy to go into the mountains without equipment in that storm.
idiocy
An outdated medical term, now considered discriminatory, for a very severe intellectual disability.
In alten medizinischen Texten wird der Begriff „Idiotie“ zur Klassifizierung von Entwicklungsstörungen verwendet.
In old medical texts, the term 'idiocy' is used to classify developmental disorders.
'Die Idiotie' (idiocy) belongs to the word family of 'der Idiot' (an idiot, a person) and 'idiotisch' (idiotic, an adjective). The noun 'Idiotie' (idiocy) describes the action or quality itself.
Wer sich idiotisch verhält, begeht vielleicht eine Idiotie.
Someone who behaves idiotically may be committing an act of idiocy.
This word is not a neutral description of stupidity, but a very strong, derogatory judgment. It expresses great annoyance or contempt for an action.
Seinen Chef so zu beleidigen, war die reinste Idiotie.
Insulting his boss like that was sheer idiocy.
'Idiotie' (idiocy) is often used in the structure 'Es ist Idiotie, etwas zu tun' (It is idiocy to do something). This labels a specific action as extremely stupid.
Es ist pure Idiotie, ohne Ticket in den Zug zu steigen.
It is pure idiocy to get on the train without a ticket.
The medical meaning for an intellectual disability is completely outdated and is considered discriminatory and offensive today. Do not use the word in this context under any circumstances.
Der Begriff „Idiotie“ wird in der modernen Medizin nicht mehr verwendet, da er herabwürdigend ist.
The term 'Idiotie' (idiocy) is no longer used in modern medicine because it is degrading.
nonsense
Unsinn and Idiotie can both refer to an unreasonable idea or action. Unsinn mainly evaluates the lack of sense. Idiotie condemns the obvious stupidity much more strongly and sounds considerably more derogatory, so it is suitable for particularly harsh criticism.
Den Plan trotz der bekannten Lebensgefahr umzusetzen, halte ich für reine Idiotie.
I consider carrying out the plan despite the known risk of death sheer idiocy.
Den Plan ohne genaue Prüfung zu ändern, halte ich für Unsinn.
I consider changing the plan without carefully reviewing it nonsense.
