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Silliness vs Stupidity - What's the difference?

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In uncountable terms the difference between silliness and stupidity

is that silliness is that which is perceived as silly or frivolous while stupidity is the property of being stupid.

In countable terms the difference between silliness and stupidity

is that silliness is an act that is silly; a result of being silly while stupidity is an act that is stupid.

silliness

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Noun

  • (uncountable) That which is perceived as silly or frivolous.
  • (countable) An act that is silly; a result of being silly.

    • stupidity

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (rare)

    Noun

    (wikipedia stupidity)
  • (uncountable) The property of being stupid.
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  • (countable) An act that is stupid.