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How do you say a phrase for unintentional stupidity?

There are many ways to express unintentional stupidity, depending on the context and level of formality. Here are a few options:

Formal:

* Unwitting blunder: This emphasizes the lack of intention and the negative result.

* Inadvertent mistake: This implies a lack of awareness or carelessness.

* Innocent misjudgment: This suggests a good intention but a poor understanding of the situation.

Informal:

* Dumb luck: This is sarcastic and humorous, implying that the stupidity led to a fortunate outcome.

* Brain fart: This is a casual and humorous expression for a momentary lapse in judgment.

* Oops, my bad: This is a self-deprecating way of acknowledging a mistake.

* Out of one's depth: This suggests a lack of knowledge or understanding.

* Missing a beat: This implies a failure to grasp the situation.

Other options:

* Unintentional gaffe: A social blunder.

* Careless mistake: A mistake made due to a lack of attention.

* Foolish error: A mistake made due to a lack of judgment.

* Clumsy mistake: A mistake made due to lack of coordination.

The best phrase to use will depend on the specific situation and the tone you wish to convey.

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