imbecility

The word “imbecility” has 5 syllables: im-be-cil-i-ty

It's pronounced as /ɪmˌbɛsɪˈlɪti/

What is synonym and antonym for imbecility?

In the thesaurus, “imbecility” has 85 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for imbecility along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for imbecility

absurdity
absurdness
asininity
balminess
blunder
brainlessness
buffoonery
bungle
bunk
carrying-on
claptrap
craziness
daftness
denseness
dim-wittedness
dippiness
doltishness
dopiness
dottiness
drivel
dullness
dulness
dumb trick
dumbness
fallacy
fatuity
fatuousness
feeblemindedness
flub
folly
fool trick
foolery
foolishness
foppery
goof
gormlessness
horse feathers
howler
humbug
idiocy
impracticality
imprudence
inaneness
inanity
indiscretion
insanity
insensibility
irrationality
irresponsibility
kookiness
laughableness
ludicrousness
lunacy
madness
mindlessness
mistake
nonsense
nonsensicalness
nuttiness
oafishness
obtuseness
poppycock
preposterousness
ridiculousness
rubbish
senselessness
silliness
simplemindedness
simpleness
simplicity
slowness
stupidity
stupidness
tomfoolery
tommyrot
twaddle
unreasonableness
unwisdom
unwiseness
vacuity
wackiness
weakness
weirdness
witlessness
zaniness

Antonyms for imbecility

brainstorm
discernment
discretion
forethought
insight
inspiration
intelligence
judgment
logicality
logicalness
perception
percipience
prudence
rationality
rationalness
reasonability
reasonableness
sagaciousness
sagacity
sageness
sanity
sapience
sense
sensibleness
soundness
truth
understanding
validity
wisdom

Example Sentences

The professor lamented the imbecility of the proposed legislation.
His decision to drive while intoxicated demonstrated a profound imbecility.
The comedian's routine relied on highlighting the imbecility of everyday life.
It's alarming how some leaders exhibit such blatant imbecility in their decision-making.
The book delves into the imbecility of prejudice and its impact on society.

On this page you'll find 114 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to imbecility, such as: absurdity, absurdness, asininity, balminess, blunder, brainlessness, brainstorm.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.