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idiotic

/ˌɪd.iˈɑː.tɪk/
id · i · ot · ic
Adverb:idiotically
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1

Showing complete lack of thought or common sense; extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

"Leaving the car windows open during a torrential downpour was an idiotic mistake."

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• Rhymes for idiotic

• Nearby Words

idiomatic
idiomatically
idiot
idiotic
idiotically
idiotproof
idle

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'idiot' plus the suffix '-ic', tracing back via Old French and Latin 'idiota' to Ancient Greek 'idiōtēs', which originally meant a private citizen or layperson lacking professional knowledge.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Idiotic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/idiotic
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