Idiotic: meaning, definitions and examples
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idiotic
[ หษชdษชหษtษชk ]
describing behavior
Extremely stupid or foolish; showing a complete lack of good judgment.
Synonyms
absurd, foolish, ridiculous, silly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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idiotic |
This word is often used to describe actions, ideas, or behaviors that are extremely stupid or lacking in good sense. It carries a negative connotation.
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foolish |
This word typically describes actions or decisions that show a lack of good sense or judgment. It may be less harsh than 'idiotic'.
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silly |
This word is often used for things that are not serious and lack common sense, but in a more playful or less harsh manner than 'idiotic'.
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ridiculous |
Best for describing something that is so silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at.
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absurd |
This term is best used for situations, ideas, or behaviors that are so unreasonable or illogical that they are almost funny or hard to believe.
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Examples of usage
- He made an idiotic decision to quit his job without having another one lined up.
- Her idiotic behavior at the party embarrassed everyone who was with her.
describing remarks or comments
Showing a lack of intelligence or thought; senseless or impractical.
Synonyms
foolish, senseless, stupid, unintelligent.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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idiotic |
This word has a strong negative connotation and is used to describe actions or ideas that are extremely foolish or lacking any sense. It can be considered offensive if used to describe a person directly.
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stupid |
Often used to describe actions, ideas, or people that show a lack of intelligence or understanding. This word can be quite harsh and offensive if used to describe a person directly.
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senseless |
This word is used to describe actions or situations that have no purpose or reason. It can also be used to express disbelief or frustration at the lack of logic.
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foolish |
Use this word to describe something or someone showing a lack of judgment or sense. Itโs less harsh than 'idiotic' and can sometimes be used in a more lenient or even affectionate manner.
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unintelligent |
This word is a more formal and neutral way to describe someone or something that lacks intelligence. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is often found in more academic or descriptive contexts.
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Examples of usage
- His idiotic comments during the meeting derailed the entire discussion.
- The professor found the student's idiotic response to be unhelpful.
Translations
Translations of the word "idiotic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น idiota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช idiotisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดัะพัััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ idiotyczny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆฌ้นฟใใ (ใฐใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ idiota
๐น๐ท aptal
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ idiotskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ idiotskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ ข็ (yรบchวn de)
๐ธ๐ฎ idiotski
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ idiota
Etymology
The word 'idiotic' originates from the term 'idiot,' which originally referred to a person lacking intelligence or common sense. Over time, 'idiotic' has evolved to describe behaviors, remarks, or actions that are extremely foolish or senseless.
See also: idiot.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,329, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21331 naturalness
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