idiōta — meaning in English

English meaning

• amateur noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
• dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
• idiot noun A foolish or stupid person, or someone who makes a very poor decision.

Senses

idiōta is used for these senses in English:

• dull Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
• idiot (pejorative) A person of low general intelligence.

amateur — full definition

1. noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
2. noun Someone who lacks skill or experience at something; a novice.
3. adj Not done professionally; carried out by non-professionals.

dull — full definition

1. adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
2. adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
3. adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
4. adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
5. verb To make or become less sharp, bright, or intense.

Related Latin words