|
|
- pronunciation:
- stu
pihd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
stupider, stupidest |
| definition 1: |
dull or slow in intellect, wit, awareness, or the like.
Of course I figured it out; I'm not stupid.- synonyms:
- brainless, dense, dull, dumb, half-witted, idiotic, moronic, senseless, unintelligent, witless
- antonyms:
- astute, brainy, clever, intellectual, intelligent, sharp, smart
- similar words:
- backward, blunt, dimwitted, empty-headed, foolish, imbecile, inept, mindless, simple, simpleminded, slow, thick, weak-minded
|
| definition 2: |
showing or resulting from slow intellect or lack of understanding.
She thought her question might be stupid, but the professor was impressed and thought the question was quite astute.- synonyms:
- brainless, dumb, empty, foolish, half-witted, idiotic, simpleminded, unintelligent, unwise, witless
- similar words:
- asinine, childish, fatuous, ill-advised, ill-considered, imprudent, irresponsible, silly
|
| definition 3: |
dazed, shocked, or stupefied.
The soldier was stupid with fatigue.- synonyms:
- benumbed, dazed, numb, silly, stunned, stupefied
- antonyms:
- alert
- similar words:
- drugged, groggy, punchy
|
| definition 4: |
pointless or senseless; foolish.
a stupid waste of moneya stupid remark- synonyms:
- foolish, idiotic, imbecile, pointless, senseless
- antonyms:
- clever, intelligent, sensible
- similar words:
- absurd, futile, half-baked, harebrained, inane, inept, irrational, meaningless, mindless, nonsensical, silly
|
| related words: |
dopey, empty, fool, laughable, obtuse, thoughtless, weak |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
stupidly (adv.), stupidness (n.) |
|
|