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- [id-ee-ot-ik]
- /ˌɪd iˈɒt ɪk/
- /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [id-ee-ot-ik]
- /ˌɪd iˈɒt ɪk/
Definitions of idiotic word
- adjective idiotic of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot. 1
- adjective idiotic senselessly foolish or stupid: an idiotic remark. 1
- noun idiotic Very stupid. 1
- adjective idiotic person: stupid 1
- adjective idiotic speech, act: senseless 1
- adjective idiotic If you call someone or something idiotic, you mean that they are very stupid or silly. 0
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Origin of idiotic
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < Late Latin idiōticus < Greek idiōtikós private, ignorant. See idiot, -ic
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Parts of speech for Idiotic
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idiotic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idiotic
adj idiotic
- insane — not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
- foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
- crazy — If you describe someone or something as crazy, you think they are very foolish or strange.
- dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
adverb idiotic
- short-sighted — unable to see far; nearsighted; myopic.
- ill-advised — acting or done without due consideration; imprudent: an ill-advised remark.
- injudiciously — not judicious; showing lack of judgment; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet: an injudicious decision.
- foolishly — In an unwise manner; stupidly.
- absurdly — utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation.
Antonyms for idiotic
adj idiotic
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
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