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idiotic

[id-ee-ot-ik] / ˌɪd iˈɒt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
very stupid
Synonyms
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crazy dumb foolhardy foolish insane silly
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asinine batty birdbrained daffy daft dull fatuous harebrained imbecile imbecilic inane lunatic moronic senseless thick-witted unintelligent
Antonyms
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balanced careful cautious reasonable sane sensible serious smart thoughtful wise
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brainy intelligent

Example Sentences

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“I think it’s idiotic not to have an up-or-down vote on this issue,” Lawler told reporters after a closed-door meeting with Republican legislators.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

I close with the special force of the idiotic idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Whenever his team loses, whoever it is, it seems to be greeted with more glee than when most other managers lose, which is such an idiotic view.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Plenty of the twists leading up to the last episode are idiotic, including a few scenes relying on CGI distractingly inelegant enough to border on repulsive.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

How had a nice, normal boy like him gotten caught up in such an idiotic adventure?

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley