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stupidly Synonyms
Another word for stupidly
Choosing another word for stupidly depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that shows a lack of intelligence, good judgment, or common sense; foolishly.
Usage Example
"I foolishly left my spare house keys inside the locked car."
Strongest
foolishly
idioticly
Strong
mindlessly
senselessly
unwisely
thoughtlessly
absurdly
obtusely
• adverb (Context 2)
To an extreme, absurd, or unreasonable degree (used informally as an intensifier).
Usage Example
"The tickets for the championship game were ridiculously expensive."
Strongest
ridiculously
absurdly
ludicrously
Strong
insanely
crazily
outrageously
wildly
• adverb (Context 3)
In a dazed, stunned, or uncomprehending manner.
Usage Example
"Awakened in the middle of the night, he blinked dazedly at the bright flashlight."
Strongest
dazedly
vacantly
Strong
blankly
dully
numbly
Opposites of stupidly
The opposite of stupidly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
sensibly
wisely
intelligently
alertly
reasonably
cleverly
moderately
attentively
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stupidly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stupidly