What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
moronic
Example
It was a moronic decision to drive drunk. [moronic: adjective]
Example
The moronic behavior of the teenagers caused a lot of damage. [moronic: noun]
idiotic
Example
It's idiotic to think that you can fly without a plane. [idiotic: adjective]
Example
The company's idiotic policies led to a lot of customer complaints. [idiotic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Idiotic is more commonly used than moronic in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between moronic and idiotic?
Neither word is appropriate for formal writing or speech, but idiotic is slightly less informal than moronic.
