Synonyms for
Stupid
Definition
lacking intelligence or common sense
Synonyms & similar words
stupidperson
dullard
smart
puddenhead
pillock
stupe
stunned
intelligent
unintelligent
stupefied
dazed
puddinghead
poorfish
dolt
foolish
idiotic
dumb
silly
senseless
ridiculous
absurd
ignorant
unintelligent
brainless
witless
daft
dim-witted
slow-witted
dense
unwise
unreasonable
thoughtless
imbecilic
moronic
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- stupid mistake
- stupid question
- stupid idea
- utterly stupid
- incredibly stupid
- plain stupid
- so stupid
Word family
Usage note
Generally considered a harsh and offensive term. Best avoided in formal contexts or when speaking about individuals, as it implies a lack of intelligence or sense.
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Example sentences
- I felt stupid when I forgot my own name.
- That was a stupid thing to do.
- My brother can be stupid sometimes.
- It's not nice to call someone stupid.
- I don't want to look stupid in front of my friends.
Quotes
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. - George Carlin
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking