idiotic

[id-ee-ot-ik] / ˌɪd iˈɒt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

very stupid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crazy dumb foolhardy foolish insane silly

WEAK

asinine batty birdbrained daffy daft dull fatuous harebrained imbecile imbecilic inane lunatic moronic senseless thick-witted unintelligent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

balanced careful cautious reasonable sane sensible serious smart thoughtful wise

WEAK

brainy intelligent

Example Sentences

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Releasing a film like “Michael” into that universe isn’t bold; it verges on idiotic.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Their various and perpetual children cannot distinguish between the progressive and the idiotic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s likely to get louder and the topics more idiotic until someone shows a better way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Richard Padley, for Peagram, said: "He notes his behaviour as idiotic, immature, embarrassing and pathetic."

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Troyka wiggled his fingers around in an idiotic imitation of pulling strings.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack