Synonyms for idiotic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : id-ee-ot-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪd iˈɒt ɪk

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Définition of idiotic

Origin :
  • 1713, from Late Latin idioticus "uneducated, ignorant," in classical Latin, "of an ordinary person," from Greek idiotikos "unprofessional, unskilled; not done by rules of art, unprofessional," from idiotes (see idiot). Idiotical is from 1640s. Related: Idiotically.
  • adj very stupid
Example sentences :
  • Idiotic indiscretion; that is how he defined his guilt to himself.
  • Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad
  • Idiotic to expect it, when he knew Sir James had gone to Scotland for fishing.
  • Extract from : « Far to Seek » by Maud Diver
  • Idiotic jests, usually laid upon the shoulders of "my little boy," or "my youngest girl."
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 62, January 6, 1872 » by Various

Antonyms for idiotic

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