dottiness
noun
Definitions of dottiness noun
- Uncountableinformal
Slightly strange or eccentric behavior.
I've grown fond of her rather charming quirks.
He observed a touch of eccentricity in individuals who otherwise appeared completely conventional.
She began to display a certain degree of dottiness, but was generally endearing.
- Uncountableinformal
The state of being silly or unreasonable; an instance of foolishness.
Only British judges, in their majestic legal folly, would consider that to be the case.
According to Dawkins, besides the sheer absurdity of believing that planetary movements dictate our personalities, astrology also involves an uncomfortable ethical aspect.
He couldn't comprehend the dottiness inherent in the scheme.
- Uncountableold-fashioned
The act of being very fond of someone or something; excessive fondness.
I really don't understand people's extreme affection for their dogs.
Her dottiness towards her potted plants was quite unbelievable.
His dottiness for vintage cars was well-known.