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idiotic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪdiˈɑtɪk/ · UK /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪk/

idiotic means: Very stupid or unreasonable, with no good purpose or explanation.

adjective

FOOLISH IDEAB2

Very stupid or unreasonable, with no good purpose or explanation.

  • That is an idiotic idea.
  • We wasted hours following an idiotic rule.
  • Why did they make such an idiotic decision?

Similar words: stupid, foolish, absurd, senseless

Opposites: sensible, reasonable

Common phrases: idiotic idea, idiotic rule, idiotic decision, idiotic question

FOOLISH PERSONB2

Behaving in a very stupid way or showing very poor judgment.

  • Stop being idiotic.
  • I felt idiotic after forgetting my own address.
  • An idiotic driver nearly hit us.

Similar words: stupid, foolish, senseless

Opposites: sensible, wise

Common phrases: an idiotic person, be idiotic, look idiotic, idiotic driver

Questions about idiotic

What does idiotic mean?

Very stupid or unreasonable, with no good purpose or explanation.

What is idiotic in other languages?

Türkçe: aptalca · Español: estúpido · Français: stupide · Deutsch: idiotisch · Italiano: stupido · 日本語: ばかげた

How do you pronounce idiotic?

In American English /ˌɪdiˈɑtɪk/; in British English /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪk/.

How do you use idiotic in a sentence?

That is an idiotic idea. We wasted hours following an idiotic rule.

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