asinine
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As if to punctuate his asinine decision, Marin makes a braying donkey noise.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025
I smiled politely; I found the remark asinine; I resolved to work it into conversation as soon as possible.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024
Even if you buy the asinine notion that it's possible, it still doesn't make sense.
From Salon • Oct. 10, 2024
It was, as stated recently by Gov. Jay Inslee, “the most asinine thing I’ve ever seen in Washington state political history.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
“I’ve been coming here for three freakin’ weeks, trying to beat that stupid lich at that asinine game!
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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Grade 11, List 6
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