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Definitions

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

This is not the first time I have encountered a situation where the hapless staff find themselves brutalized by loud, idiotic, or culturally discordant music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

McSweeney debunks the idiotic medical claims of non-scientists like Kennedy in his popular social media videos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2025

One source who has worked with them described this as "brave and idiotic".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

And I guess I must burst into tears again, because here I am seeing my stupid face in the bathroom’s porthole mirror, which now just feels idiotic.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle