Idiot: meaning, definitions and examples

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idiot

 

[ หˆษชd.i.ษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

offensive

A stupid or foolish person; someone who lacks intelligence or good judgment.

Synonyms

fool, imbecile, moron

Examples of usage

  • He's such an idiot for believing that conspiracy theory.
  • Don't be an idiot, use common sense!
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person of low intelligence; a mentally deficient person.

Synonyms

dimwit, dullard, simpleton

Examples of usage

  • She felt like an idiot for forgetting her own birthday.
  • He's not an idiot, just a bit forgetful.
Context #3 | Noun

slang

A person who is irritating, annoying, or frustrating.

Synonyms

nuisance, pest, troublemaker

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Idiot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ idiot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะดั–ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ซ (baka)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idiota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด (babo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚ (ahmaq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idiot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ idiot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝ็—ด (bรกichฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ idiot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญfl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา› (aqymaq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜ (idioti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,655, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.