Idiot: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คช
idiot
[ หษชd.i.ษt ]
offensive
A stupid or foolish person; someone who lacks intelligence or good judgment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's such an idiot for believing that conspiracy theory.
- Don't be an idiot, use common sense!
informal
A person of low intelligence; a mentally deficient person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt like an idiot for forgetting her own birthday.
- He's not an idiot, just a bit forgetful.
slang
A person who is irritating, annoying, or frustrating.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He can be such an idiot when he's in a bad mood.
- I'm tired of dealing with that idiot at work.
Translations
Translations of the word "idiot" in other languages:
๐ต๐น idiota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Idiot
๐ฎ๐ฉ idiot
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ idiota
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซ (baka)
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ idiota
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด (babo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู (ahmaq)
๐จ๐ฟ idiot
๐ธ๐ฐ idiot
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝ็ด (bรกichฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ idiot
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญfl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐา (aqymaq)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ (idioti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ idiota
Etymology
The word 'idiot' has its origins in the Greek language, where 'idiotes' referred to a private individual who did not hold any public office or participate in public life. Over time, the term evolved to mean a person lacking intelligence or common sense. The derogatory connotation of 'idiot' emerged in the English language, where it became associated with stupidity or foolishness.
See also: idiotic.