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asinine

 

[ หˆรฆsษชnaษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asinino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tรถricht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„šใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absurde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estรบpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋ฆฌ์„์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบpy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„š่ ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heimskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estรบpido

Word origin

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.