adj

idiotic

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adj

Extremely foolish or senseless.

"It was an idiotic idea to go hiking without water."

"The rule seemed idiotic until she explained the safety reason behind it."

How to Use Idiotic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something so unwise it borders on stupid.

Common pairings

idiotic idea idiotic mistake sound idiotic

more idiotic comparative, most idiotic superlative

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It was an _____ idea to go hiking without water.

From idiot + -ic.

idiotish

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idiotish