dottiness

noun

UK/ˈdɒt.i.nəs/
US/ˈdɑː.t̬i.nəs/

Definitions of dottiness noun

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.