Stupidement (en. Stupidly)

/sty.pi.də.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In an irrational or thoughtless manner.
He acted stupidly without thinking of the consequences.
Il a agi stupidement sans penser aux conséquences.
Describes an action taken without discernment.
She spent her money stupidly during the sales.
Elle a dépensé son argent stupidement pendant les soldes.
The act of making a mistake due to a lack of common sense.
They stupidly ignored the warnings.
Ils ont stupidement ignoré les avertissements.

Etymology

Derived from 'stupid', from Latin 'stupidus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act stupidly
To behave in an irrational or reckless manner.
agir stupidement
to speak stupidly
To express oneself with nonsensical ideas or remarks.
parler stupidement
to react stupidly
To respond to a situation without thinking properly.
réagir stupidement

Related Words

stupid
Lacking intelligence or common sense.
stupide
stupidity
The stupid character or nature of a person or act.
stupidité
moron
Lacking intelligence or common sense.
débile

Slang Meanings

To act like an idiot.
He acted like a clown, completely stupidly.
Il a fait le clown, totalement stupidement.
To do something silly.
She made a stupidly simple decision.
Elle a pris une décision stupidement simple.