adj Uncommon

idiotic

ih-dee-O-tihk

Idiotic (adj) means Extremely foolish or senseless. Example: “It was an idiotic idea to go hiking without water.”

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

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It was an _____ idea to go hiking without water.

From idiot + -ic.

idiotish

idiotish

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What does “idiotic” mean?

The word “idiotic” means extremely foolish or senseless. In plain terms, describes something so unwise it borders on stupid.

How do you pronounce “idiotic”?

“Idiotic” is pronounced ih-dee-O-tihk (/ˌɪdiˈɑtɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “idiotic” in a sentence?

Here is “idiotic” used in a sentence: “It was an idiotic idea to go hiking without water.”

What is another word for “idiotic”?

Words with a similar meaning to “idiotic” include idiotish.

What part of speech is “idiotic”?

“Idiotic” is an adjective.

Is “idiotic” a common word?

“Idiotic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Vocabulary lists that include idiotic:

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