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imbecilic

/ˌɪm.bəˈsɪl.ɪk/
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• adjective

1

Extremely stupid, foolish, or senseless in behavior, judgment, or design.

Example

"The committee rejected the proposal, calling its financial projections utterly imbecilic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While historically used in psychology to classify moderate intellectual disability, the term is now strictly obsolete in clinical contexts and is used exclusively as a strong, derogatory adjective to criticize extreme foolishness.

• Rhymes for imbecilic

• Nearby Words

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imbe
imbecile
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imbiber
imbrex
imbue

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'imbecile' plus the suffix '-ic'; 'imbecile' comes via French from the Latin 'imbecillus', meaning 'weak' or 'feeble'.

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