imbecilic
Example Sentences
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They treat imbecilic jerks like Elon Musk like heroes.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2023
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote the opinion, which includes imbecilic reference to a notorious 17th century English predecessor most widely known for his ardent belief in witches, whom he condemned to death for wickedness.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2022
But we are at our most imbecilic when dealing with Russia.
From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2018
I guess the form itself excites us: We’re so starved for ways to show self-discipline, and to regiment our time, that any goal will do, even one so imbecilic as the marathon.
From Slate • May 31, 2016
I’ll bet it was that imbecilic Kurt Kiefer who spilled the beans on her, after he got back to Paris and blabbed about his conquests.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
