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imbecilic

[im-buh-sil-ik] / ˌɪm bəˈsɪl ɪk /


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The roaring reactions to Santos enthusiastically feigning enthusiasm through imbecilic, badly improvised dialogue are purely reflexive.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2023

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote the opinion, which includes imbecilic reference to a notorious 17th century English predecessor most widely known for his ardent belief in witches, whom he condemned to death for wickedness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2022

In fact, I think it’s best for all of us to stop reporting on these misleading, imbecilic stats.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2018

But we are at our most imbecilic when dealing with Russia.

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2018

I’ll bet it was that imbecilic Kurt Kiefer who spilled the beans on her, after he got back to Paris and blabbed about his conquests.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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