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- [mawr-on, mohr-]
- /ˈmɔr ɒn, ˈmoʊr-/
- /məˈrɒn.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-on, mohr-]
- /ˈmɔr ɒn, ˈmoʊr-/
Definitions of moronic word
- noun moronic Informal. a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment: I wonder why they elected that narrow-minded moron to Congress. 1
- noun moronic Psychology. (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) a person of borderline intelligence in a former and discarded classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50 to 69. 1
- noun moronic Very foolish or stupid. 1
- adjective moronic idiotic, stupid 1
- adjective moronic If you say that a person or their behaviour is moronic, you think that they are very stupid. 0
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Origin of moronic
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10, Americanism; < Greek mōrón, neuter of mōrós foolish, dull
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Parts of speech for Moronic
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moronic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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 moronic
adj moronic
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
- idiotic — of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot.
- dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- dopey — stupid; inane: It was rather dopey of him to lock himself out.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
adjective moronic
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
Antonyms for moronic
adj moronic
- 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.
- brainy — Someone who is brainy is clever and good at learning.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
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