Definitions

stupid

[stoo-pid, styoo‑] / ˈstu pɪd, ˈstyu‑ /

ADJECTIVE

not intelligent; irresponsible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull dumb foolish futile ill-advised irrelevant laughable ludicrous naive senseless shortsighted simple trivial

STRONG

dummy loser rash thick unintelligent

WEAK

brainless dazed deficient dense dim doltish dopey gullible half-baked half-witted idiotic imbecilic inane indiscreet insensate meaningless mindless moronic nonsensical obtuse out to lunch pointless puerile simpleminded slow sluggish stolid stupefied thick-headed unthinking witless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright careful intelligent prudent reasonable sensible serious sharp smart thoughtful wise

WEAK

cognizant responsible

Usage

What are other ways to say stupid? The adjective stupid implies natural slowness or dullness of intellect, or, sometimes, a benumbed or dazed state of mind; it is also used to mean foolish or silly: He was rendered stupid by a blow; It is stupid to do such a thing. Foolish implies a lack of common sense or good judgment or, sometimes, a weakness of mind: a foolish decision; The child seems foolish. Fatuous implies being not only foolish, dull, and vacant in mind, but complacent and highly self-satisfied as well: fatuous and self-important; fatuous answers. Silly denotes extreme and conspicuous foolishness; it may also refer to pointlessness of jokes, remarks, etc.: silly and senseless behavior; a perfectly silly statement. Inane applies to silliness that is notably lacking in content, sense, or point: inane questions that leave one with no reply. Asinine originally meant like an ass; it applies to witlessly stupid conversations or conduct and suggests a lack of social grace or perception: He failed to notice the reaction to his asinine remarks.

Example Sentences

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One of his first successes was writing "Stupid Cupid" for one of the era's most popular US female vocalists, Connie Francis.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Stupid stuff, but to us, it’s what’s happening.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Jackie Tohn, 45, is an actress known for TV’s “GLOW” and the film “A Futile and Stupid Gesture.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Katelyn Doyle is the author of the contemporary rom-coms "Just Some Stupid Love Story" and "Total Dreamboat," and she also writes as the USA Today bestselling historical romance novelist Scarlett Peckham.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

Stupid to be scared of a rotten bird.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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