stupid

[ˈstjuːpɪd]

stupid Definition

• 1. lacking intelligence or common sense
• 2. ridiculous or pointless

Using stupid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stupid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It was a stupid mistake.

• Example

  Don't be stupid!

• Example

  I feel stupid for forgetting my keys.

• Example

  The idea is stupid.

stupid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stupid

• foolish
• idiotic
• unintelligent
• senseless
• absurd

Antonyms for stupid

• intelligent
• smart
• clever
• sensible

Idioms Using stupid

• play stupid

  to pretend to be ignorant or unaware of something

  Example

  He played stupid when asked about the missing money.

• stupid is as stupid does

  a person's actions define their level of intelligence, not their words or appearance

  Example

  He may not sound smart, but stupid is as stupid does.

• stupid like a fox

  appearing foolish or unintelligent, but actually being clever and shrewd

  Example

  He may act stupid, but he's really quite cunning. He's stupid like a fox.

Phrases with stupid

• stupidity is no excuse

  ignorance or foolishness does not absolve one of responsibility for their actions

  Example

  The judge ruled that stupidity is no excuse for breaking the law.

• stupid question

  a question that is obvious or has an answer that should be known

  Example

  Asking if water is wet is a stupid question.

• stupidly simple

  something that is very easy to understand or do

  Example

  The instructions were stupidly simple, even a child could follow them.

Origins of stupid

from French 'stupide' and Latin 'stupidus', meaning 'amazed, confounded'

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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.