Meaning & Definition of Idiotic in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having the characteristics of an idiot; foolish.

  Example Sentence: His idiotic comments during the meeting were not well received.

• Definition: Lacking intelligence or common sense.

  Example Sentence: It seems idiotic to ignore the advice of experts.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: idiota

• French: idieuse

• German: idiotisch

• Russian: идиотский

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.