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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something so unwise it borders on stupid.
Common pairings
idiotic idea
idiotic mistake
sound idiotic
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more idiotic
- Superlative
- most idiotic
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It was an _____ idea to go hiking without water.
Etymology
From idiot + -ic.
Synonyms
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ridiculous
derisory
imbecilic
imbecile
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ludicrous
cockeyed
nonsensical
crackbrained
absurd
laughable
idiotish
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Rhymes for idiotic
biotic
exotic
erotic
robotic
chaotic
neurotic
narcotic
hypnotic
amniotic
probiotic
patriotic
symbiotic
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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