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stupidly

 

[ ˈstuː.pɪd.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a foolish manner

In a way that lacks intelligence or common sense. Acting in a silly or senseless manner.

Synonyms

absurdly, foolishly, irrationally, unwisely

Examples of usage

  • He stupidly decided to quit his job without having another one lined up.
  • She stupidly left her phone at home and couldn't contact anyone when she got lost.
  • The politician stupidly made an offensive comment during the press conference.

Translations

Translations of the word "stupidly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estupidamente

🇮🇳 मूर्खता से

🇩🇪 dummerweise

🇮🇩 dengan bodoh

🇺🇦 дурнувато

🇵🇱 głupio

🇯🇵 愚かに (oroka ni)

🇫🇷 stupidement

🇪🇸 estúpidamente

🇹🇷 aptalca

🇰🇷 바보같이 (babogat-i)

🇸🇦 بغباء

🇨🇿 hloupě

🇸🇰 hlúpo

🇨🇳 愚蠢地 (yú chǔn de)

🇸🇮 neumno

🇮🇸 heimskulega

🇰🇿 ақылсыздықпен

🇬🇪 სულელურად (sulelurad)

🇦🇿 axmaqcasına

🇲🇽 estúpidamente

Etymology

The word 'stupidly' is derived from the adjective 'stupid', which originated from the Latin word 'stupidus' meaning 'amazed, confounded'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage as an adverb describing actions done in a foolish or senseless manner.

See also: stupidity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,081, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.