stupid Definition
- 1lacking intelligence or common sense
- 2ridiculous or pointless
Using stupid: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stupid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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It was a stupid mistake.
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Don't be stupid!
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I feel stupid for forgetting my keys.
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The idea is stupid.
stupid Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for stupid
Antonyms for stupid
Idioms Using stupid
play stupid
to pretend to be ignorant or unaware of something
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He played stupid when asked about the missing money.
a person's actions define their level of intelligence, not their words or appearance
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He may not sound smart, but stupid is as stupid does.
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He may act stupid, but he's really quite cunning. He's stupid like a fox.
Phrases with stupid
ignorance or foolishness does not absolve one of responsibility for their actions
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The judge ruled that stupidity is no excuse for breaking the law.
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Asking if water is wet is a stupid question.
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The instructions were stupidly simple, even a child could follow them.
Origins of stupid
from French 'stupide' and Latin 'stupidus', meaning 'amazed, confounded'
Summary: stupid in Brief
The term 'stupid' [ˈstjuːpɪd] refers to a lack of intelligence or common sense, often used to describe ridiculous or pointless things. It can be applied to people, actions, or ideas, such as 'It was a stupid mistake.' 'Stupid' extends into phrases like 'stupid question,' and idioms like 'play stupid,' denoting feigned ignorance, and 'stupid like a fox,' implying hidden cleverness.