Meaning of idiotic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪdiˈɑdɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    idiotic

    Definitions

    1. insanely irresponsible

    Examples

    • « an idiotic idea »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. completely devoid of wisdom or good sense

    Examples

    • « the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework »
    • « that's a cockeyed idea »
    • « ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer »
    • « a contribution so small as to be laughable »
    • « it is ludicrous to call a co »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. having a mental age of three to seven years

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « It's just as idiotic to say there is no life after death as it is to say there is one. »
    Jeanne Moreau

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