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moronic

/məˈrɑː.nɪk/
mo · ron · ic
Adverb:moronically
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• adjective

1

Extremely foolish, senseless, or lacking in good judgment.

Example

"Ignoring the safety warnings before operating the heavy machinery was a moronic decision."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally derived from a now-obsolete early 20th-century clinical classification for mild intellectual disability, the word is used today exclusively as an informal, derogatory term for extreme foolishness or poor judgment.

• Rhymes for moronic

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morocco
moron
moroni
moronic
moronically
morose
morosely

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'moron' (coined in 1910 by psychologist Henry H. Goddard from the Ancient Greek 'mōros', meaning 'foolish' or 'dull') combined with the suffix '-ic'.

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