idiotic

Example Sentences

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In a rollicking monologue, Fry described all opera as comedy, tragedy merely being the result of idiotic egos incapable of levity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Their various and perpetual children cannot distinguish between the progressive and the idiotic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

I close with the special force of the idiotic idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Richard Padley, for Peagram, said: "He notes his behaviour as idiotic, immature, embarrassing and pathetic."

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

It was exactly the sort of idiotic stunt that Dana Matherson would try, Roy thought as he contemplated his apology letter.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen