Meaning & Definition of word "Idiotic"
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Idiotic
/ˌɪdɪˈɒtɪk/
adjective:
- 1. Extremely foolish or stupid.
- Example: It was an idiotic decision to invest all his savings in that failing business.
- 2. Lacking sense or meaning; nonsensical.
- Example: She dismissed his idiotic comments as irrelevant to the discussion.
- 3. Characterized by ignorance or lack of intelligence.
- Example: 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 of idiotic
Meaning: Dumb as a box of rocks.
Example Sentence: That idea is about as dumb as a box of rocks.
Meaning: Numbskull.
Example Sentence: Quit acting like a numbskull and think it through.