Asinine: meaning, definitions and examples
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asinine
[ หรฆsษชnaษชn ]
describing behavior
Asinine refers to something that is extremely foolish or stupid. It is often used to describe actions or comments that lack common sense or intelligence.
Synonyms
absurd, foolish, silly, stupid
Examples of usage
- His asinine remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone.
- It's asinine to think that you can fix the car without any tools.
- The article was filled with asinine assumptions about the subject.
- She made an asinine decision that cost her the promotion.
Translations
Translations of the word "asinine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น asinino
- tolo
- estรบpido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคตเคเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช tรถricht
- albern
- dumm
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gลupi
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใช
๐ซ๐ท absurde
- idiot
- stupide
๐ช๐ธ estรบpido
- tonto
- absurdo
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ฆฌ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ hloupรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hlรบpy
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ neumen
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ estรบpido
Etymology
The word 'asinine' comes from the Latin word 'asininus,' which means 'of or like a donkey.' Donkeys are often associated with stubbornness and a lack of intelligence. The term moved into English in the early 17th century, retaining the connotation of foolishness. Historically, the word was used to describe not only literal donkeys but also the behavior that resembles their perceived lack of intelligence. Over time, 'asinine' has come to be used broadly in literature and conversation to criticize ideas and behaviors that seem particularly senseless or ill-conceived. Its association with donkeys also carries an element of mockery, emphasizing the absurdity of the behavior being described.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,431 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34428 doff
- 34429 unfasten
- 34430 disconcert
- 34431 asinine
- 34432 crinkle
- 34433 electrotype
- 34434 insouciance
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