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    Idiotic

    /ˌɪdɪˈɒtɪk/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Extremely foolish or stupid.
    It was an idiotic decision to invest all his savings in that failing business.
    Lacking sense or meaning; nonsensical.
    She dismissed his idiotic comments as irrelevant to the discussion.
    Characterized by ignorance or lack of intelligence.
    His idiotic behavior during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'idiot' + '-ic'. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    idiotic behavior
    Actions that are foolish or nonsensical.
    idiotic mistake
    A significant error caused by a lack of intelligence or common sense.
    don't be idiotic
    A phrase used to advise someone against making a foolish decision.

    Related Words

    idiot
    A person of low intelligence or a foolish person.
    idiocy
    Extreme foolishness or stupidity.

    Slang Meanings

    Dumb as a box of rocks.
    That idea is about as dumb as a box of rocks.
    Numbskull.
    Quit acting like a numbskull and think it through.