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Definitions

idiotic

[id-ee-ot-ik] / ˌɪd iˈɒt ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
very stupid
Synonyms
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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
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balanced careful cautious reasonable sane sensible serious smart thoughtful wise
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brainy intelligent

Example Sentences

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This is not the first time I have encountered a situation where the hapless staff find themselves brutalized by loud, idiotic, or culturally discordant music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

One source who has worked with them described this as "brave and idiotic".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Plenty of the twists leading up to the last episode are idiotic, including a few scenes relying on CGI distractingly inelegant enough to border on repulsive.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Plenty of the twists leading up to the last episode are idiotic, including a few scenes relying on CGI distractingly inelegant enough to border on repulsive.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

How had a nice, normal boy like him gotten caught up in such an idiotic adventure?

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley