Stupid

/ˈstjuː.pɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who lacks intelligence or common sense.

He called me stupid for not understanding the math problem.

an act, remark, or thing that is foolish or ill-advised.

It was a stupid to try and jump over the fence.

adjective

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish.

It was a stupid mistake to forget my keys at home.

expressing or showing a lack of intelligence.

Making that comment was really stupid and unthoughtful.

used to describe something that is perceived as unreasonable or unwise.

That idea is just stupid; it won't work at all.

Middle English 'stupide', from Old French 'stupide', from Latin 'stupidus', from 'stupere' meaning to be amazed or stunned.

stupid question

A question that seems to stem from a lack of understanding.

don’t be stupid

A phrase used to advise someone against making a foolish decision.

stupid idea

An idea that is considered illogical or unreasonable.

fool

A person who acts unwisely or imprudently.

idiot

A person of low intelligence.

Dumb

That move was so dumb; I can’t believe you did that.

Airhead

She forgot her keys again; what an airhead.

Blockhead

He's such a blockhead for not studying for the exam.